2009 Georgia Southern Baseball Media Guide by Georgia Southern Athletics

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Your Georgia Southern ........................9-13 Georgia Southern Athletics ................14-15 Southern Boosters .................................. 16 Statesboro, Georgia ............................... 17 Dr. Bruce Grube/Sam Baker ................... 18 Athletics Department Staff ...................... 19 Southern Conference ............................. 20

SEASON OUTLOOK/PLAYER PROFILES 2009 Season Outlook ...................... 36-39 Rick Anderson ...................................... 40 Chris Banker ......................................... 40 Griffin Benedict ................................ 40-42 Kyle Blackburn................................. 42-43 Dexter Bobo.......................................... 43 Kevin Bowles ................................... 43-44 Jake Brown ........................................... 44 Michael Burruss .................................... 44 Tony Chisman ....................................... 45 Mitchell Farmer ..................................... 45 Trent Franzago ..................................... 46 Roman Grimaldi............................... 46-47 Michael Hester...................................... 47 Chris Jones........................................... 47 Kyle Kamppi .................................... 48-49 Jonathan King....................................... 49 Charles Matthews ................................. 50 Ryan McCafferty ................................... 50 Chris Mederos ...................................... 50 Matt Miller ........................................ 50-52 Andy Moye............................................ 52 Matt Murray .......................................... 53 Eric Phillips ........................................... 53 Brian Pierce ..................................... 53-54 Phillip Porter .................................... 55-56 Pat Smith .............................................. 56 Vince Smith .......................................... 56 Colin Snow ........................................... 56 Will Southwell ....................................... 57 Jake Ware ............................................ 58 Brian Wilkerson ............................... 58-59 Randy Williams ..................................... 59 A.J. Wirnsberger .............................. 60-61 Ty Wright ......................................... 61-62

63-72 6 2008 SEASON STATISTIC STATISTICS 2009 OPPONENTS Final 2008 Statistics ..........................64-65 Southern Conference Statistics .............. 66 Holiday Inn Invitational (Indiana, LeMoyne, East Carolina) ......................................... 67 Appalachian State, Auburn ..................... 67 Bethune-Cookman, Charleston Southern, College of Charleston ............................. 68 The Citadel, Coppin State, Davidson ..... 68 Elon, Furman, Georgia Tech................... 69 Jacksonville, Kennesaw State, North Carolina A&T................................. 69 North Florida, Presbyterian, Samford ..... 70 South Carolina, UNC Greensboro, Western Carolina .................................... 70 Winthrop, Wofford ................................... 71 SoCon Tournament................................. 71 All-Time Series ....................................... 72

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COACHING STAFF Head Coach Rodney Hennon............22-25 This is Eagle Baseball .......................26-27 Assistant Coach Mike Tidick ..............28-29 Assistant Coach Jason Beverlin ........30-31 Coaching Staff ...................................32-33 Radio Network/Athletic Media Relations 34

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BASEBALL HISTORY All-Time Lettermen ............................73-75 Eagles in the Professional Ranks ........... 76 Career ‘Top 10’ ..................................77-79 Season ‘Top 10’ .................................80-82 Annual Leaders .................................83-87 Coaching History/Postseason ...........88-89 Honor Roll..........................................90-92 1973 College World Series ..................... 93 1990 College World Series ..................... 94 Year by Year Results .......................95-104

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GENERAL INFORMATION Table of Contents...................................... 1 Quick Facts............................................... 2 2009 Roster .............................................. 3 J.I. Clements Stadium .............................. 4 Jack Stallings Field ................................... 5 Mason Clements Wall of Fame ................ 5 Wiggins Baseball Building ........................ 6 VIP Suite/Little Eagles Camp ................... 7 Eagle Baseball Multimedia ....................... 8

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BASEBALL STAFF Head Coach ...................................................... Rodney Hennon Alma Mater ............................................ Western Carolina (1993) Record at GSU (Years) ............................................. 328-216 (9) Career Record (Years) ......................................... 409-254-1 (11) E-Mail .......................................... rhennon@georgiasouthern.edu Assistant Coach .................................... Mike Tidick (10th year) Alma Mater .............................................Western Carolina (1994) E-Mail ............................................. mtidick@georgiasouthern.edu Assistant Coach ............................... Jason Beverlin (2nd year) Alma Mater .............................................Western Carolina (2000) E-Mail .......................................... jbeverlin@georgiasouthern.edu Volunteer Assistant ................................................ Dennis Dove Student Assistant Coach ...................................Jeremiah Parker Director of Baseball Operations...............................Carlos Love Head Athletic Trainer ............................................. Brandy Petty Assistant Athletic Trainer (Baseball Trainer) .... Matt Biancuzzo Head Strength and Conditioning Coach ................. Tom Melton Baseball SID ...................................................... Patrick Osterman

PROGRAM HISTORY First Year of Baseball .......................................................... 1933 (Discontinued from 1936-46) Overall Record ........................................ 1812-1167-5 (65 years) Number of years in NCAA/last ...................................... 11/2002 at Clemson Regional (1-2... lost Clemson 15-1; def. Elon 6-2; lost East Carolina 7-3) SoCon Regular Season Record ............................ 284-160 (17) SoCon Regular Season Titles/Last ................................. 5/2001 SoCon Tournament Record ............................................... 41-29 SoCon Tournament Titles/Last ........................................ 3/2002

QUICK FACTS Location........................................................ Statesboro, Georgia Enrollment ......................................................................... 17,764 Founded ................................................................................1906 Nickname............................................................................Eagles Colors ................................................................... Blue and White Conference ..................................................................... Southern President .............................................................Dr. Bruce Grube Athletics Director........................................................ Sam Baker Faculty Athletics Representative ................ Dr. Chris Geyerman

TEAM INFORMATION Overall record (home, away, neutral) 33-25 (H: 20-10, A: 10-13; N: 3-2) SoCon Record............................................................. 16-11 (4th) SoCon Tournament Finish ......................................... 3rd Round Letterwinners Returning/Lost ............................................19/12 Starters Returning/Lost ......................................................... 5/4 Pitchers Returning/Lost ......................................................... 6/8

INTERVIEWS All interview requests must go through Assistant Athletics Director Patrick Osterman. Head coach Rodney Hennon, his staff and players are available after practices (as player schedules permit) and after games. Please call the Athletics Media Relations office at least 24 hours in advance to arrange interviews. NO interviews will be done prior to a game on game days. The players’ dorms, training room and weight room are off-limits to the media.

MEDIA GUIDELINES Requests for credentials to Georgia Southern’s home baseball games should be directed to Athletics Media Relations Director Patrick Osterman. Admittance will be permitted to members of the working press. Spouses, dates, friends and other non-workers will not be allowed in the press box of J.I. Clements Stadium. Credential requests for road games should be directed to the media relations office of the home team.

RADIO BROADCASTS A visiting radio line is provided at J.I. Clements Stadium pressbox on a reciprocal basis. Otherwise, a fee of $50 is required before broadcast origination. Checks should be made payable to Georgia Southern Athletics.

INTERNET Once again, every Georgia Southern Baseball game can be heard via the www.GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com website. Information (rosters, statistics, game notes, latest news, bios, etc.) on Eagle Baseball can also be found on the website, in conjunction with the partnership with JumpTV. Media members are encouraged to contact Patrick Osterman with any questions.

MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS The 2009 Georgia Southern University baseball media guide is a product of the Georgia Southern Athletics Media Relations Department, supervised by Patrick Osterman. Writing and Editing work done by Patrick Osterman. Editorial assistance from the Media Relations Department, head coach Rodney Hennon and members of the baseball staff. Cover design and printing done by Multi-Ad of Peoria, Illinois. Photos courtesy of Frank Fortune, Suzanne Oliver (Georgia Southern University Marketing and Communications), Willis Glasgow (WG Sports Photos), Sue Hennon, Shawn Pelham and SoConPhotos.com. Professional player pictures courtesy of: Jon Laaser (Myrtle Beach Pelicans), Brad Glazier (Wilmington Blue Rocks), Kane County Cougars, Salt Lake Bees, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Toronto Blue Jays, Peoria Chiefs and San Francisco Giants.

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Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

B/T

Yr.

Hometown (High School/JUCO)

Eric Phillips

INF

6-2

195

R-R

Fr.

Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton)

28 Rick Anderson

A.J. Wirnsberger

INF

6-0

180

R-R

Jr.

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Paul W. Bryant)

Matt Miller

5-11

185

L-L

Sr.

Canton, Ga. (Woodstock)

Jonathan King

6-0

180

R-R

Sr.

Athens, Tenn.

34 7 38 36

Jason Beverlin Dexter Bobo Jake Brown Michael Burruss

AC P P C

Roman Grimaldi

INF

6-0

185

L-R

Jr.

Duluth, Ga. (Duluth/North Florida CC)

Dexter Bobo

5-11

190

L-L

Jr.

Cumming, Ga.

25 21 19 14

Chris Banker Griffin Benedict Kyle Blackburn Kevin Bowles

C C INF INF

(McMinn County/Young Harris)

(North Forsyth/Darton College) 9

Brian Pierce

5-9

165

R-R

Sr.

Roswell, Ga. (Roswell)

6-2

230

R-R

Fr.

Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)

45 Tony Chisman

12 Brian Wilkerson

6-2

200

R-R

So.

Bonaire, Ga. (Houston County)

42 Dennis Dove

13 Jake Ware

INF

6-0

170

R-R

So.

Statesboro, Ga. (Statesboro)

14 Kevin Bowles

INF

5-9

175

R-R

Jr.

Statesboro, Ga. (Statesboro)

15 Phillip Porter

6-0

195

R-R

Sr.

Marietta, Ga. (Sprayberry)

47 Mitchell Farmer 31 Trent Franzago

P P

Roman Grimaldi

INF

10 Rodney Hennon 40 Michael Hester

HC P

18 Chris Jones

INF

18 Chris Jones

INF

5-10

160

R-R

Jr.

Lithonia, Ga. (Redan/Lake City CC)

19 Kyle Blackburn

INF

6-1

235

L-L

Jr.

Marietta, Ga. (Walton)

21 Griffin Benedict

6-0

185

L-R

Sr.

Dunwoody, Ga. (St. Pius)

22 Andy Moye

6-5

205

R-R

So.

Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)

23 Kyle Kamppi

5-10

175

R-R

Sr.

Savannah, Ga. (Benedictine)

24 Charles Matthews

6-5

210

R-R

Jr.

Athens, Ga.

25 Chris Banker

6-0

190

R-R

Sr.

Martinez, Ga.

23 Kyle Kamppi Jonathan King (Athens Academy/Spartanburg Methodist) 5 (Lakeside/Chattahoochee Valley CC)

26 Will Southwell

INF

6-0

210

R-R

Sr.

Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County)

28 Rick Anderson

5-10

185

R-R

R-Fr. Norcross, Ga. (Wesleyan)

29 Pat Smith

5-11

170

R-R

R-Fr. New Castle, Del. (New Castle)

30 Ty Wright

6-1

230

R-R

Sr.

Montrose, Ga. (West Laurens/ABAC)

31 Trent Franzago

6-3

190

R-R

So.

Byron, Ga. (Peach County)

32 Randy Williams

6-2

200

R-R

Jr.

Valdosta, Ga. (Lowndes County/Andrew College) Spring City, Pa. (Owen Roberts)

P OF

24 35 44 4 22 33

Charles Matthews Ryan McCafferty Chris Mederos Matt Miller Andy Moye Matt Murray

P P P OF P P

27 2 9 15

Jeremiah Parker Eric Phillips Brian Pierce Phillip Porter

SC INF INF OF

Pat Smith Vince Smith Colin Snow Will Southwell

OF OF P INF

6-3

245

R-R

Fr.

35 Ryan McCafferty

6-3

200

R-R

R-Fr. West Chester, Pa. (East)

36 Michael Burruss

6-1

180

L-R

Fr.

Marietta, Ga. (Sprayberry)

38 Jake Brown

6-1

215

L-L

Jr.

Forest Hill, Md. (North Harford/Pitt CC)

29 46 11 26

40 Michael Hester

5-11

170

R-R

So.

Evans, Ga. (Greenbrier)

17 Mike Tidick

44 Chris Mederos

6-3

170

R-R

Jr.

Valdosta, Ga. 13 12 32 3 30

INF P C INF OF

(Lowndes County/Gordon College) 45 Tony Chisman

5-11

190

R-R

So.

Conyers, Ga. (Salem)

46 Vince Smith

6-2

205

R-R

R-Fr. Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County)

47 Mitchell Farmer

6-0

205

L-L

Fr.

Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County)

Head Coach: 10 Rodney Hennon (10th year)

Jake Ware Brian Wilkerson Randy Williams A.J. Wirnsberger Ty Wright

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INF

11 Colin Snow

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Assistant Coaches: 17 Mike Tidick (10th year), 34 Jason Beverlin (2nd year),

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42 Dennis Dove (1st year), 27 Jeremiah Parker (1st year)

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J.I. CLEMENTS STADIUM Capacity: 3,000 (530 chairbacks/2,470 bench-back seats) Surface: Natural Grass Groundbreaking: May 2004 First Game: February 12, 2005 (lost to #13 Georgia Tech 10-6) First Victory: February 19, 2005 (9-8 versus George Washington) Field Dedication: February 19, 2005 J.I. Clements Stadium Record Since 2005: 85-38 (.691) Field Dimensions: 330 (LL), 360 (LC), 385 (CF) 360 (RC), 330 (LL) Grandstand: Covered area for concessions and restrooms Dugouts: Sunken with area for TV cameras near each dugout Home Dugout: Third base side Batter’s Eye: 35 ft. x 55 ft. located in center field Press Box: Seating for 30 media members; separate booth for television in addition to home and visiting radio. VIP Suite: 27 chairback seats overlooking the stadium. Indoor area with social room and additional seating. Champions Room: Located on main concouse; large meeting room with kitchen. Batting Cages: Four covered cages located down left field line. Scoreboard: New digital display board installed in 2008. New features include clock, radar gun display and message board/video display Umpire’s Locker Room: Complete with dressing area, shower and restroom. Coaching Offices: Located in the Wiggins Building. Team Clubhouse: Located in the Wiggins Building. Ticket Office: Located at the front entrance to the stadium. Retired Numbers: #1 (former head coach Jack Stallings) #20 (All-America OF Todd Greene) ‘TOP 10’ SINGLE GAME ATTENDANCE: 1. 2,805 #13 Georgia Tech (2/12/05) 2. 2,712 #11 Georgia Tech (2/10/07) 3. 2,495 Appalachian State (4/12/08) 4. 2,217 Boston College (2/23/08) 5. 1,972 Towson (3/1/08) 6. 1,962 #21 Georgia Tech (4/16/08) 7. 1,842 #13 Georgia Tech (2/13/05) 8. 1,832 #3 Georgia Tech (2/12/06) 9. 1,784 Boston College (2/24/08) 10. 1,782 Appalachian State (4/11/08) ‘TOP 5’ 3-GAME SERIES: 1. 5,886 Appalachian State (April 11-13, 2008) 2. 5,215 The Citadel (May 2-4, 2008) 3. 5,171 Towson (February 29-March 2, 2008) 4. 4,497 Western Carolina (March 21-23, 2008) 5. 4,438 College of Charleston (April 13-15, 2007) ‘TOP 5’ 2-GAME SERIES: 1. 4,647 #13 Georgia Tech (February 12-13, 2005)* 2. 4,345 #11 Georgia Tech (February 10-11, 2007) 3. 4,001 Boston College (February 23 {DH}-24, 2008) 4. 3,396 #3 Georgia Tech (February 11-12, 2006) 5. 3,052 UNC Greensboro (May 9-10 {DH}, 2008) * First Series after J.I. Clements Stadium Renovation

J.I. CLEMENTS Head Coach of Georgia Southern’s 1962 National Champion Baseball Team... Served as Coach, Athletic Business Manager and Athletic Director from 1948 until his death in 1984... Served as assistant basketball coach, 1948-62; athletic b u s i n e s s m a n a g e r, 1957-74, and athletic director 1967-74, but is best remembered as head baseball coach from 1949 through 1966 and again in 1968... Career record of 320205 and led Georgia Southern to four National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics District 25 championships... The 1962 squad’s national title was the first ever for a Georgia Southern team... Led GSC to second place finishes in 1960 and 1968, and a third place standing in 1964... Served as president of NAIA Baseball Coaches Association (1962-64) and was a member of the U.S. Olympic Baseball Committee in 1964... Inducted into the U.S. Baseball Federation Hall of Fame and the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame... NAIA National ‘Coach of the Year’ in 1963... As administrator, led Georgia Southern from NAIA to NCAA Division II status in 1970 and to Division I level a year later... Eagle baseball, golf and tennis all represented school at NCAA I championship events during 1973-74 season... Named 1974 Georgia Sports ‘Administrator of the Year’ by Georgia Athletic Hall of Fame... Baseball Stadium was named in his honor in 1985.

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JACK STALLINGS FIELD

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Former Georgia Southern standout Mason Clements donated the plaque that graces the entrance of the stadium named after his brother, J.I. Clements. Pictured are the late Mason Clements (second left) with family members following the dedication in February 2005.

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Jack Stallings, the winningest coach in Georgia South SouthJa ack Stallings ern baseball history, not only had his jersey retired, but in February 2005 was also honored by having the playing field at J.I. Clements Stadium named after him. His #1 is just the second jersey ever retired in the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; baseball program. In 24 years in charge of the Eagles he posted a 858-581-5 record and trip to the 1990 College World Series. Stallings won 1,257 games in 39 seasons as a head coach.

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I addition to J.I. CLEMENTS STADIUM, GeorIn gia Southern enjoys superb associated facilities. The WIGGINS BUILDTh ING is located adjacent IN to J.I. Clements Stadium and houses coachan ing offices along with locker rooms for Georloc gia Southern. Tucked alongside the third-base alo line is a series of batlin ting cages, called FT. tin KNOCKS, which help KN th Eagles hone their the hitting skills.

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LITTLE EAGLES CAMP

More than 130 kids attended the inaugural Little Eagles Baseball Camp, held at J.I. Clements Stadium in February 2008. The Eagles worked six different stations, ranging from: hitting in the cages, pitching with reads off the radar gun, hitting on the field and running the bases, playing wiffleball, catching flyballs and fielding grounders. The players signed autographs for the more than 530 in attendance. “We had an incredible turnout for our Little Eagles Camp,” said head coach Rodney Hennon. “With this being the first time holding the event, we weren’t quite sure what kind of attendance we would have. Our players did a great job working the different stations, and you could tell the kids had a great time, which is what it is all about.” The 2009 Little Eagles Camp will take place in February prior to the season-opener.

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Th VIP S The Suite, it llocated t d on th the pressbox b level l l off J.I. JI C Clements Stadium, gives the feel of a luxury box at any Major League Baseball Stadium. The suite offers not only seating in the climate-controlled indoors but 27 stadium chairback seats outside.

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Charter/Comcast Sports Southeast has televised at least two of Georgia Southern’s home games from J.I. Clements Stadium in recent years.

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Matt Stewart (right) is a regular play-by-play announcer on the CSS broadcasts from J.I. Clements Stadium.

DATE Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 March 1 March 3 March 11 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 24 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 31 April 3 April 4 April 5 April 15

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OPPONENT ...............................................TIME Presbyterian ............................................. 7 p.m. Presbyterian ........................................ 1:30 p.m. Georgia Tech............................................ 6 p.m. Georgia Tech............................................ 4 p.m. Coppin State ....................................... 1:30 p.m. Winthrop .................................................. 4 p.m. Bethune-Cookman ................................... 6 p.m. at UNC Greensboro ................................. 7 p.m. at UNC Greensboro ................................. 2 p.m. at UNC Greensboro ................................. 1 p.m. at Appalachian State ................................ 3 p.m. at Appalachian State ................................ 2 p.m. at Appalachian State ................................ 1 p.m. Kennesaw State ....................................... 6 p.m. Elon .......................................................... 7 p.m. Elon ..................................................... 2:30 p.m. Elon ..................................................... 1:30 p.m. North Florida ............................................ 6 p.m. College of Charleston .............................. 7 p.m. College of Charleston .............................. 6 p.m. College of Charleston ......................... 1:30 p.m. Jacksonville ............................................. 6 p.m.

April 17 April 18 April 19 April 21 April 24 April 25 April 26 May 2 May 3 May 15 May 16 May 17

Davidson .................................................. 7 p.m. Davidson ............................................. 2:30 p.m. Davidson ............................................. 1:30 p.m. Charleston Southern ................................ 6 p.m. at The Citadel........................................... 6 p.m. at The Citadel........................................... 2 p.m. at The Citadel........................................... 1 p.m. Furman (Doubleheader) ..................... 1:30 p.m. Furman ............................................... 1:30 p.m. Wofford .................................................... 7 p.m. Wofford ............................................... 2:30 p.m. Wofford ............................................... 1:30 p.m.

Road opponents part of shared package through JumpTV, any audio broadcast along with the video is courtesy of the home team... Days and start times subject to change.

For the second consecutive year, Georgia Southern fans can watch Eagle Baseball games live from J.I. Clements Stadium via Eagle Vision. Fans that subscribe to Eagle Vision either by buying a monthly ($9.95) or annual ($89.95) subscription can watch all the excitement of the 2009 season. Games will be carried live, and even if you cannot watch it at game time see the broadcast later. Thanks to Georgia Southern’s partnership with JumpTV, not only does a subscription to Eagle Vision let you watch Baseball games, but all the excitement of Eagle Athletics in addition to interviews with coaches and student-athletes. For more information on how to subscribe, log on to www.GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com and click on the Eagle Vision link.

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#10 RODNEY HENNON Head Coach 10th Year

THE HENNON FILE Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

School .................. Record ...Pct. Western Carolina... 45-15...... .750 Western Carolina... 36-23-1 .. .608 Georgia Southern .. 38-23...... .623 Georgia Southern .. 42-20...... .677 Georgia Southern .. 39-25...... .609 Georgia Southern .. 39-21...... .650 Georgia Southern .. 34-25...... .576 Georgia Southern .. 38-22...... .633 Georgia Southern .. 31-27...... .534 Georgia Southern .. 34-28...... .548 Georgia Southern .. 33-25...... .568

Totals Western Carolina... 81-38-1 .. .679 Georgia Southern .. 328-216.. .603 11 Years ................ 409-254-1.617

A winning tradition that has lasted a decade. As he enters his 10th year in charge of the Georgia Southern baseball program, head coach Rodney Hennon carries on the winning tradition that the Eagles have become known for… • 11 NCAA Regional appearances • 2 College World Series appearances • 8 Southern Conference championships Under Hennon’s guidance, the Eagles have won at least 30 games every year. Hennon joins legendary coach Jack Stallings as the only coaches in Georgia Southern history to record nine straight 30-win seasons. Since taking over the storied program, Hennon has accumulated a 328-216 record, including an impressive 165-93 record in Southern Conference play. Hennon surpassed legendary coach J.I. Clements for second place on the all-time wins list. Hennon enters the 2009 season ranked among the ‘Top 40’ nationally in winning percentage among active NCAA Division I coaches (.617). During his nine year tenure, Hennon guided the Eagles to at least a fourth-place finish in the Southern Conference regular season eight times, including runner-up or title five times. The Eagles advanced to the NCAA Regionals three consecutive years, won the Southern Conference Tournament title twice and been runner-up twice. While the Eagles have continued their winning tradition on the field, Hennon also puts an emphasis on success in the classroom. Academics have always been a high priority for Hennon, a two-time GTE Academic All-America selection during his playing days at Western Carolina. Last year David Richardson (2nd Team), Chris Shehan (3rd Team) and Brian Pierce (3rd Team) all earned CoSIDA Academic All-District accolades. During the 2005-06 academic year, the baseball team posted the highest GPA of any men’s team, snapping a seven-year run by the tennis squad. Following the fall 2007 semester, 14 players recorded a 3.50 GPA (the most representatives of any Georgia Southern sports program) and five scored a perfect 4.0 GPA. This year Hennon has 13 of his players carrying a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better. In 2008 Georgia Southern put up staggering offensive numbers, not only program record-setting numbers but also statistics that ranked among the nation’s best. The Eagles finished the year nationally ranked in various offensive categories: second in batting average (.346); second in scoring (10.3 runs per game); fourth in doubles (2.66 p/g); second in home runs (114); second in slugging percentage (.584); 13th in walks (302); 15th in stolen bases (108); 10th in sacrifice flies (37); and 36th in hit by pitches (80). The offensive juggernauts set GS records with: 114 home runs (3rd in SoCon season ‘Top 10’), six grand slams (1st SoCon), 595 runs scored (2nd SoCon), 543 RBI (2nd SoCon), 1,269 total bases (2nd SoCon) and 751 hits (5th SoCon). The 154 doubles were second most (5th SoCon), and the .346 team batting average was the highest total in the modern era (tied 5th SoCon). Georgia Southern’s .584 slugging percentage was the second-highest average in the SoCon record books, and the 37 sacrifice flies tied for second-most.

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EDUCATION: Western Carolina University B.S. 1993 COACHING RESUME: June 1999-Present .............Head Coach - Georgia Southern 1997-99 ............. Head Coach - Western Carolina 1994-97 ....... Assistant Coach - Western Carolina HONORS: 2001 ...............SoCon ‘Coach of the Year’ 2000 ...............SoCon ‘Coach of the Year’ 1993 ....................... First Team All-SoCon ................ CoSIDA Academic All-America 1992 .................. Second Team All-SoCon ................ CoSIDA Academic All-America COACHING MILESTONES: Win 1: ..................at Stetson, 7-6 (2/7/98) Win 50: vs. North Carolina A&T, 9-8 (2/27/99) Win 100: ........... at Wofford, 18-5 (4/8/00) Win 150: ..at UNC Greensboro, 5-3 (4/27/01) Win 200: ................. vs. Elon, 6-2 (6/1/02) Win 250: .. vs. Coppin State, 15-2 (3/25/04) Win 300: . at Western Carolina, 8-1 (4/24/05) Win 350:vs. New Jersey Tech, 17-2 (2/18/07) Win 400: ......... at Wofford, 12-6 (4/27/08) PERSONAL: Born: November 11, 1969 Married to the former Kim Estes Sons - Rodney, Carter; Daughter - Keeli

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HENNON vs. OPPONENTS One of the most impressive offensive displays - not only in Georgia Southern history but in the nation - came in mid-March at home against Columbia. The Eagles slammed a NCAA Division I record 14 home runs during a 26-8 rout of the Lions. In fact 12 different Eagles went deep, including a stretch of three straight pinch-hit home runs in the eighth inning. Two games later against the Lions, Georgia Southern pounded out another 13 extra-base hits in a 22-8 victory. Hennon coached a pair of All-Region and All-America performers last year. Shehan was one of 16 semifinalists for the prestigious Dick Howser Award and one of the final 50 for the Brooks Wallace Award and Golden Spikes Award, given to the National Player of the Year. Shehan was the only representative from the Southern Conference on either list, and would also be named SoCon ‘Player of the Year’ by the Sports Media Association. Shehan capped his impressive junior year by earning various First Team All-America accolades (American Baseball Coaches Association, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, PING!Baseball). Ty Wright made an immediate impact in his first year, also earning national accolades. The power-hitting designated hitter ranked among the national leaders in several offensive categories. He was selected First Team All-Atlantic Region and Second Team All-America (ABCA). In all six players earned AllSouthern Conference honors, matching the 2001 squad for most-ever All-SoCon picks in a season. Three players were selected in the Major League Baseball draft, now 18 Eagles during Coach Hennon’s tenure to sign a MLB contract. The 2007 season started off in memorable fashion, Georgia Southern’s first-ever trip to Hawai’i. The Eagles opened with a win, kicking off an 8-2 start to the season. That impressive start also included the first home sweep of (11th-ranked) Georgia Tech since 1996. Nearly 4,400 were in attendance for that homeopening series against the Yellow Jackets. That series produced the ts history (2,712) (2 712) and second-largest attended 2-game second-largest crowd in J.I. Clements series. The Eagles ended the 2007 campaign ranked in two season ‘Top 10’ categories (including the second-highest doubles total) while just missing out in five other statistical categories. Senior pitcher A.J. Battisto was drafted in the 30th round by the Florida Marlins. In what could have been determined as a rebuilding year offensively for the Eagles in 2006 (starting at times six freshmen), Hennon guided his squad to a .304 team batting average and .966 fielding percentage – the highest defensive percentage in 10 years – en route to a third place finish in the always-tough Southern Conference. During the 2005 campaign the Eagles put together one of the most dominating offenses in the country, posting a .331 team batting average which led to the 38 wins and a runner-up SoCon finish. Not only did that impressive batting average rank third-best in GSU history but the fifth-highest in the nation. Southern also ranked 11th nationally in slugging percentage, 25th in scoring and home runs, 47th in stolen bases and 22nd in doubles per game. For the first time in program history, two players hit .400 in the same season. Greg Dowling (.400) and James Payne (.407) both earned the honor following the 2005 season. In 2003, Hennon guided the Eagles to a third SoCon Tournament championship game appearance in four seasons. GSU came within one out of winning a third tournament before falling in extra innings to Western Carolina. The 2002 season marked the third straight NCAA Regionals appearance, doing so by winning two games on the final day of the SoCon Tournament.

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The year before Georgia Southern won 42 games, 21 of those coming in SoCon play which led to its second straight regular season title. That postseason saw the Eagles defeat No. 9 Georgia in the NCAA Regionals for the school’s first win in the postseason since 1996. Faced with a continuing set of obstacles and hurdles during his initial spring (2000) in Statesboro, the Dalton native handled each with the resiliency, maturity and composure rarely displayed by the most seasoned of head coaches. When it was all said and done, Hennon had led his spirited and over-achieving 19man Eagle squad to a 38-23 record, a Southern Conference regular season and tournament championship and the school’s first NCAA Regional appearance in four years. The Eagles’ buoyancy was even more forthcoming when it mattered most – late The 19-man 2000 squad made an impressive run through the Southern Conference reguin the season. Along with a trimmed down lar season and tournament to capture both titles. Georgia Southern played in the NCAA pitching staff of just six arms, Hennon’s club Atlanta Regional that season. Head Coach Rodney Hennon and players (below) are interset a new school record with a 23-7 league viewed on Fox Sports following the 3-0 win over Furman to capture the title. mark and won 23 of its last 33 games after finishing February and March just two games over .500 at 15-13. In 11 seasons as a collegiate head coach, Hennon reached yet another milestone victory last year, win #400 (12-6 at Wofford). He owns a 409-254-1 record – an average of 37 wins per year. In fact, when he captured his 100th career victory with an 18-5 triumph over Wofford on April 8, 2000, he accomplished a most-notable achievement by reaching the triple-digit milestone quicker than any other coach in league history. When he accepted the GSU position, Hennon ended a successful two-year stay as head coach at Western Carolina University after leading the Catamounts to an 8138-1 (.679) overall record and a Southern Conference mark of 38-16 (.704). After accepting an offer to guide the Western Carolina program in July 1997, Hennon quickly added his own distinctive chapters to one of the winningest programs in the Southern Conference. During his inaugural campaign as head coach in 1998, Hennon led the Catamounts to a 45-15 overall record and a 20-6 SoCon mark, tying the WCU mark for most victories in a single year and ranking sixth among all NCAA Division I members in winning percentage. His players claimed both the Southern Conference’s Pitcher and Player of the Year award while seven signed professional contracts at the conclusion of the season. In addition, the 1998 WCU squad led the nation in stolen bases with 153, which shattered a 33-year-old school record and a 16-yearold conference mark. He directed a pitching staff which also enjoyed an outstanding season, turning in a 4.01 earned run average to rank 11th nationally, while finishing ninth among all Division I institutions with 499 strikeouts. Hennon followed up his record-setting initial season with a 36-23-1 mark, which included a third-place league standing at 18-10. The Catamounts easily distinguished themselves as the SoCon’s top offensive squad with conference bests in batting average (.328), on-base percentage (.413), slugging percentage (.523), runs (502), hits (684), home runs (82) and runs batted in (445) while finishing second in triples (20) and third in stolen bases (123). Hennon guided one of the league’s youngest pitching staffs to a 5.70 earned run average – rating third among all conference teams. Prior to taking over the WCU head coaching duties, Hennon served as a full-time assistant coach for his alma mater for three seasons and was a two-time All-SoCon second baseman for the Catamounts in the early 1990s.

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THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY The Hennon Family (Above) Front Row: Carter, Keeli and Walker. Back Row: Rodney and Kim. (Left) Georgia Southern University President Dr. Bruce Grube, Lamar Hennon and Head Coach Rodney Hennon prior to the 2005 first pitch inside newly-renovated J.I. Clements Stadium.

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2000 - FIRST TEAM: David Ray (P), Matt Easterday (2B), Carlos Love (3B). SECOND TEAM: John Durik (OF). 2001 - FIRST TEAM: Brett Lewis (P), Scott Henley (DH). SECOND TEAM: Matt Herring (OF), Jemel Spearman (SS), Darryl Stephens (OF), Chris Walker (OF). 2002 - FIRST TEAM: Matt Herring (OF). SECOND TEAM: Brendan Gilligan (OF), Chad Hall (2B), Jemel Spearman (SS), Chris Walker (OF). 2003 - FIRST TEAM: Brendan Gilligan (OF). SECOND TEAM: Grant Burruss (DH), Dennis Dove (P), Carlos Love (3B). 2004 - FIRST TEAM: Grant Burruss (DH), Brandon Long (OF). SECOND TEAM: John Carroll (P), Greg Dowling (1B). 2005 - FIRST TEAM: James Payne (OF), Jason Hurst (OF), Everett Teaford (P). SECOND TEAM: Logan Phillips (3B). 2006 - FIRST TEAM: Everett Teaford (P), Greg Dowling (1B). 2007 - SECOND TEAM: A.J. Battisto (P), Mike Economos (OF). 2008 - FIRST TEAM: Chris Shehan (OF/Player of the Year), Ty Wright (DH). SECOND TEAM: Griffin Benedict (C), Drew Murray (P), David Richardson (OF), A.J. Wirnsberger (3B).

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As an assistant coach, Hennon helped lead the Cats to a 4220 record, a Southern Conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 1997 as a member of the late Keith LeClair’s staff. He joined the WCU baseball staff in 1994 as a part-time assistant after earning numerous on-field and classroom honors during his playing career from 1990 to 1993. A Second Team All-SoCon choice in 1992, Hennon batted .367 to lead the SoCon in hits and runs scored, while sparking the Catamounts to the league regular season and tournament championship. Despite his all-tournament performance (eight hits and five RBI), WCU fell one game short of reaching the College World Series after falling to Florida State in NCAA South II Regional Championship. A year later as a senior, Hennon earned First Team AllSoCon honors, eague in hits and runs scored and helping the again leading the league Catamounts to the NCAA South Regional in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He currently ranks first among WCU season leaders in games started and at-bats, while standing tied for 19th in runs scored (160) and 23rd for hits (208). Hennon earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Western Carolina in 1993. In the classroom, he was a two-time GTE-CoSIDA Academic All-America choice as he posted a 3.55 grade point average during his four years of undergraduate work in WCU’s College of Business. Hennon was also named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll in each of his four years while competing as a student-athlete. Hennon is married to the former Kim Estes of Fairburn and they are the parents of three children – Walker (10), Keeli (8) and Carter (4).

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THIS IS GEORGIA SOUTHERN BASEBALL Georgia Southern Baseball... a special program “Georgia Southern baseball is a special program to a lot of people. There’s a rich baseball tradition here and this program has been well recognized both regionally and nationally over the years. We are striving to build upon this foundation, continually moving the program forward and carrying on this legacy. There is a strong commitment to baseball at Georgia Southern. The renovations at J.I. Clements Stadium to complement the Wiggins Building gives us a facility that is second to none. This, along with a first class playing surface, makes our facilities a great source of pride for all those associated with Eagle Baseball. Also, Statesboro is a great college town. I found out very quickly that there is a tremendous relationship between this community and the university. GSU is growing and moving in a positive direction. This is an exciting time for all student-athletes coming to our campus. From a recruiting standpoint, there has always been a surplus of talent in Georgia. We are located in a climate that is ideal for baseball and have all the necessary resources to compete at the highest level.” Setting team goals... “Every year our goals start within our conference as we set out to win the Southern Conference regular season and tournament championships. This is a great challenge as the league continues to get better each year. Beyond that we want to win the NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals. Ultimately we want to return to Omaha and compete for a national championship. There is a commitment to make that happen at Georgia Southern and obviously it is a tremendous challenge for us. I believe you must have a vision of where you want to go and I believe that Eagle Baseball can make these dreams a reality.” A proven philosophy of success... “To be successful in any organization, I think you must first surround yourself with quality, loyal, capable people. I am very fortunate to have an outstanding group of assistant coaches. Mike Tidick and I have coached together for more than 10 years. Mike has proven himself to be an outstanding recruiter and one of the best hitting instructors in the business. Pitching coach Jason Beverlin brings a wealth of playing experience at both the collegiate and professional level, which has

helped in the development of our staff. We have outstanding chemistry on our staff. We complement each other well, which carries directly over to our players. Our work together has been evident in the success we had during the fall 2008 signing period. I also believe that all successful teams and organizations are well-disciplined. Teams that are well-disciplined find ways to win in the late innings. That is, they don’t beat themselves. Discipline on the field relates to four key essentials which are directly related to winning baseball. First, we stress to our pitching staff the

most of each day and never take anything for granted.’ There is no excuse not to work hard and be enthusiastic about something you love.”

mportance of consistently throwing strikes importance and challenging hitters. Second, our defense must complement them by making the routine plays. Third, we must take pride in running the bases aggressively and efficiently. Last, our hitters must consistently put the ball in play, have the ability to move baserunners and hit in key situations. To do these things, you must have unselfish, “team” players who will accept their respective roles. All championship teams are unselfish. As coaches we work hard to communicate to our players what their individual role is within the context of the team. I love my job and I think that it is apparent in my enthusiasm for it and the game. I want my players to be excited about playing the game day in and day out. Only a small percentage of baseball players ever get the opportunity to play at this level. I constantly remind my players, ‘You don’t get these four years of college back, so make the very

for depth on our pitching staff staff. The goal will be to put all three phases together on a consistent basis.”

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College baseball is considered an offensive game, but... “We will definitely take pride in our offense. I want to be able to have a good mix of both speed and power throughout the lineup. Although offense is exciting, I firmly believe pitching and defense wins championships. We will place our emphasis on pitching first, which means we must strive

Player-Coach relationships... an important building block “I truly believe coach-player relationships are very important. The experiences I had in college and having teammates like Mike and Jason, we were fortunate to have great experiences with our coaches. We value the fact we were able to develop close and trusting relationships with coach Jack Leggett and coach Keith LeClair. The result of that is we all realize we want to provide the same type of environment for our players. We work hard to communicate with them, we have an open door policy with all our athletes. I want us to work very hard to communicate effectively. There has to be a trust between the players and coaches in order for us to have success.” Page 26

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Growth and strength in the Southern Conference... “Our league has made tremendous strides over the years. In recent seasons we have consistently ranked among the ‘Top 10’ in Conference RPI. We’ve been a multiple bid league and I think there are years you can make a case for three or more teams to play in the NCAAs. There are a lot of outstanding coaches in the Southern Conference and many programs have made improvements to their facilities. The league has produced a lot of quality players and numerous MLB draft picks over the years. All in all, I’m excited about the future of SoCon baseball.”

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An enjoyable job with satisfaction... “I enjoy working with young people. It’s rewarding to watch players mature, develop and improve themselves. The greatest satisfaction to me as a coach is seeing your players perform both athletically and academically at their highest with their Godgiven abilities. The fact that you can recruit a young man, build a relationship with him and watch him grow and develop is very satisfying. I would love to see all my players go on and play professionally. Reality is, some will and most will not. However, all can graduate and be successful at whatever career choice they make. Our goal as a coaching staff is to help them achieve at their very highest here at Georgia Southern and help to prepare them for life after college.”

A rewarding profession... “I have always been around athletics since I was a young boy. Most of my role models are or have been coaches. I am fortunate to have been associated with some great coaches and more importantly, quality people. My father, a former coach/teacher and now a businessman, has had the greatest impact on my life. Others that have been very influential in my life and approach as a coach include two of my former high school football coaches from Dalton, Bill Chappell and Ronnie McClurg. I literally grew up around the program in Dalton and learned at an early age the importance of hard work, discipline and character. Obviously, in my college years, Jack Leggett and Keith LeClair made quite an impression on me. There are some qualities that each of these men possess which I have tried to learn and grow from. First, they are all tremendous competitors and take pride in everything they do. Also, they are unselfish and consequently they have impacted many lives in a positive manner, mine included. As a result, I have always wanted to stay involved in athletics since I was a boy. It really set in that I wanted to coach following my graduation from Western Carolina when my playing days ended.”

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Georgia Southern, the place to play... “First, and foremost, I believe Georgia Southern offers our student-athletes a top quality undergraduate education. Our program provides great structure and support academically through the use of a variety of resources. The size of the university and the city of Statesboro is also a positive. With an enrollment of more than 17,000 students, it is a decent size school with a small college flavor. It is not a place where you get lost in the shuffle. From a baseball perspective, I do not know if there has ever been a more exciting time to join our program. With the renovation to J.I. Clements Stadium, we now have a facility that has the potential to host a NCAA Regional or even Super Regional. This, along with our new playing surface, state of the art batting cages and first class clubhouse, makes this a very attractive place for student-athletes to play baseball. Our location features an ideal climate for college baseball and allows us to play a quality schedule each season. The Southern Conference continues to improve each year and sent multiple teams to a NCAA Regional. Most importantly, there is a rich tradition here and commitment to competing at the highest level. There have been many championship teams over the years and many players who have had the opportunity to continue playing baseball on the professional level.”

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#17 MIKE TIDICK Assistant Coach 10th Year

THE TIDICK FILE EDUCATION: Western Carolina University B.S. 1994 COACHING RESUME: August 1999-Present .......Assistant Coach - Georgia Southern 1998-99 ....... Assistant Coach - Western Carolina 1997 ............................Assistant Coach - Elon 1996 ........Volunteer Coach - Coastal Carolina

Also entering his 10th year on the Georgia Southern staff working with Rodney Hennon, HONORS: Mike Tidick continues to build on his reputation as Union-Endicott HS ‘Hall of Fame’ one of the top offensive coaches and recruiters 1994 ............... SoCon ‘Player of the Year’ around. Last year was a great example on the of............................... First Team All-SoCon fensive reputation Georgia Southern has become known for in the country. 1993 ........... SoCon All-Tournament Team Ever since his first assistant coaching job (at Elon in 1997), Tidick has never had a 1992 .................. Second Team All-SoCon team hit lower than .295 in a season. In 2008 the Eagles put up staggering offensive numbers, not only program recordPERSONAL: setting numbers but also statistics that ranked among the nation’s best. The Eagles finBorn: March 7, 1971 ished nationally ranked in various offensive categories: second in batting average (.346); Married to the former Lori Bingham second in scoring (10.3 runs per game); fourth in doubles (2.66 p/g); second in HR (114); Son - Ty; Daughter - Lorin second in slugging pct. (.584); 13th in walks (302); and 15th in stolen bases (108). One of the most impressive offensive displays - not only in Georgia Southern history but in the nation - came in mid-March at home against Columbia. The Eagles slammed a NCAA Division I record 14 home runs during a 26-8 rout of the Lions. When it was all said and done, five hitters earned All-Southern Conference honors last season. Chris Shehan and Ty Wright would also receive All-Atlantic Region and All-America accolades as well. The 2007 Eagles finished 11th in the country hitting 143 doubles. Georgia Southern ranked among the top 15 percent nationally in scoring (7.1 runs per game) and home runs (61). Tidick coached seven players that batted .300 or better. Working with an offensive line-up that had at times six freshmen starting, the 2006 squad hit .304 overall. The impressive list of offensive numbers goes on: seven starters hit .300 or better, Matt Miller earned Freshman All-America honors, Greg Dowling finished his career as First Team All-Southern Conference and among the Georgia Southern career offensive leaders, two other freshmen were candidates for Freshman All-America accolades and two players were nationally-ranked in walks per game. Georgia Southern hitters struck out 360 times in 2006, the third-lowest total dating back the last 18 years. Tidick oversaw another stellar offensive production as the Eagles hit .331 during the 2005 campaign, the fifth-highest team batting average in the nation and third-best in Southern history. Prior to 2005, nine Eagles batted .400 for the season and never during the same year. That changed when James Payne (.407) and Greg Dowling (.400) accomplished the feat. Jason Hurst put together the second and third longest hitting streak in GS history, 25 consecutive from his junior year into senior season, then 24 later in his final year. Not only do Tidick’s players have impressive batting averages, they rarely strike out. Dowling (20th), Brent Stephens (29th) and Payne (100th) ranked among the 2005 national leaders in toughest to strikeout. The Eagles also ranked 11th nationally in slugging percentage, 22nd in doubles, 25th in scoring and 47th in stolen bases. The 139 doubles and 1,077 total bases both ranked at the time as the second-most in the GSU record book. During the 2004 campaign, the Eagles ranked 23rd out of 285 NCAA Division I teams in scoring, averaging 7.8 runs per game. GSU was 33rd nationally with its .315 team batting average and finished among the ‘Top 100’ in six other statistical categories. Tidick displayed why he has earned that impressive label as he helped guide the 2003 offense, despite losing its top five hitters from the previous season, to a team .307 BA - tied for tops in the SoCon - and scored 445 runs, second only to Western Carolina. The 2002 Eagle team was similarly impressive. Georgia Southern completed the campaign ranked in the ‘Top 30’ in the nation in hitting at .321, a mark that at the time ranked third on the Eagles’ season record list. The Eagles were also ranked sixth nationally in stolen bases with 151, breaking a GS record that had stood for 27 years. 11 NCAA Regionals • 2 College World Series

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The 2001 squad ranked third in history in at-bats, runs scored, and RBI while also ranking among the top five in hits (fourth), doubles (fourth) and total bases (fifth). On top of that the Eagles finished just 14 stolen bases shy of breaking the school mark. Tidick joined GS during the summer shortly after coach Rodney Hennon’s arrival in 1999 after spending the two previous seasons at Western working on Hennon’s coaching staff. Upon inheriting just four regulars off Georgia Southern’s offensive lineup from the 1999 season, Tidick began to meticulously work on fostering a new aggressive approach which helped translate into a Southern Conference championship. The statistical results were equally impressive. The Eagles turned in a batting average over .300 for only the third time in the previous 10 years, hit 60 or more home runs for only the third time in nine years and endured the fewest strikeouts in seven seasons. “Mike is certainly a quality coach and a quality person,” said Hennon. “He’s a big asset to our program, coordinating our recruiting efforts. In addition, he is responsible for our outfield play and hitting, an area where he has a proven track record. We have a good feel and know what to expect out of each other.” In 1998, he helped guide the Catamounts to a 45-15 overall record which equaled the school standard, and a 20-6 SoCon mark. Western Carolina followed up the 1998 season with a 36-23-1 mark, boasting to have the SoCon’s top offensive squad with league bests in average (.328), on-base percentage (.523), runs (502), hits (684), home runs (82), and runs batted in (445). Prior to his move to Cullowhee, Tidick spent the 1997 season as an assistant coach at Elon after serving in a similar capacity at Coastal Carolina in 1996. Another testament to Tidick’s coaching abilities can be traced to the num- (From L-R) Mike, Ty, Lorin and Lori Tidick. ber of draft picks. During the past 12 years, 16 players were drafted or signed a free agent contract, including Atlanta Braves’ Charles Thomas. Jeremy Beckham was a 17th round draft pick by Tampa Bay and Shehan in the 30th round by Atlanta last year. Dowling was a 19th round draft pick by the Oakland As in 2006. Tidick also worked with four SoCon ‘Players of the Year’: the Catamounts’ Martin Barrow in 1998, Chris Moore in ’99, Georgia Southern’s Matt Easterday in 2000 and Shehan last year. Tidick first arrived at Western Carolina in 1989 after an illustrious career at Union-Endicott (N.Y.) High School. After sitting out all of WCU’s 1990 campaign following surgery, he turned in the first of four consecutive .300-plus hitting seasons when he batted .302 his rookie season. As the Catamounts’ everyday centerfielder in 1992, he was named Second Team All-Southern Conference hitting .328 and stealing 21 bases while helping WCU advance all the way to the NCAA South II Regional title game. He led Western back to a NCAA Regional (South I) as a junior, earning SoCon All-Tournament Team honors in 1993 after his average jumped to .352 with 19 doubles and 13 home runs. Tidick topped off an outstanding collegiate career in ‘94 as he was named SoCon ‘Player of the Year’ by batting .376 with 15 home runs, 17 doubles, 58 RBI and 20 stolen bases. In addition, he played errorless defense as the Catamounts received an at-large bid to the NCAA East Regional. Even to this day, Tidick still ranks among the Catamounts’ season and career leaders. On the season ‘Top 10’ list, he is tied DRAFT PICKS COACHED BY MIKE TIDICK for fourth in games started (64), tied for 10th in triples (4), tied for first in fielding percentage (1.000). Among the career leaders NAME PRO TEAM ROUND Tidick stands in a tie for second in games played (233), second Jeff Jziksai WCU NY Yankees 22nd in stolen bases (63), eighth in at-bats (782), seventh in hits (270), Chuck Koone WCU Baltimore Free Agent tied for sixth in doubles (54), 10th in home runs (34), 11th in RBI Martin Barrow WCU Independent (158) and ninth in hit by pitches (23). He paced Western’s offense Chris Moore WCU Colorado 11th in eight different offensive categories throughout his career. Eric Johnson WCU Cleveland 3rd Upon leaving Western Carolina, he ranked fourth in hits Charles Thomas WCU Atlanta 19th (270), seventh in RBI (158), third in doubles (54) and second in Matt Easterday GSU Florida 20th stolen bases on Western Carolina’s all-time career list. Among the Jemel Spearman GSU Chicago Cubs 16th Southern Conference leaders, Tidick stands 18th all-time in hits. Matt Herring GSU Chicago White Sox 11th After graduating from WCU in 1994 with a degree in SecJ.R. Revere GSU Independent ondary Education, Tidick signed a professional contract with the Chris Walker GSU Chicago Cubs 6th Chicago White Sox and subsequently played in the Gulf Coast Jason Hurst GSU Boston Free Agent League (Sarasota, Fla.) and South Atlantic League (Hickory, N.C.) Flint Wipke GSU Los Angeles-Anaheim 32nd in 1994 and 1995, respectively. Greg Dowling GSU Oakland As 19th Tidick is married to the former Lori Bingham of Cherryville, Jeremy Beckham GSU Tampa Bay 17th N.C. They are the parents of a son Ty (10) and daughter Lorin Chris Shehan GSU Atlanta 30th Elizabeth (6).

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#34 JASON BEVERLIN Assistant Coach 2nd Year

Wh When JJason Beverlin B li retired ti d from f professional baseball and joined the coaching ranks, he didn’t need any time to get to know the Georgia Southern coaching staff. Beverlin joined his collegiate teammates Rodney Hennon and Mike Tidick during summer 2007, and is now in his second year as the Eagles’ pitching coach. Beverlin brings 13 years of professional playing experience to his first full-time collegiate coaching job. He went to work on retooling a pitching staff decimated by injuries the last couple of years. In the end, he helped develop an AllSouthern Conference pick, another selected in the Major League Baseball draft (Blake Nation, 22nd round) and a freshman that led the staff in appearances (Tony Chisman, 28). Beverlin, a former AllAmerica pitcher at Western Carolina University, was drafted in 1994 by the Oakland As and played professionally until spring 2007. After one year in the Oakland organization Beverlin was traded to the New York Yankees. He worked his way up from Class A to AAA during his six years in the Yankees organization. Beverlin joined the Anaheim Angels and played in its organization in 2001. The following year he was a member of the Cleveland Indians where he made his debut in the majors. That same year he moved to his hometown Detroit Tigers and also got the call to the show. Beverlin made seven career appearances with the Indians and Tigers during the 2002 season. He made four relief appearances for the Indians and started three games for the Tigers.

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THE BEVERLIN FILE EDUCATION: Western Carolina University B.A. 2000 COACHING RESUME: July 2007-Present Assistant Coach - Georgia Southern

PLAYING RESUME: 2007: ........ Cleveland Indians system 2006: ...Yokohama (Japan) Bay Stars 2005: .................. Did not play (Injury) 2003-04: ..... Yakult (Japan) Swallows 2002: ........ Detroit Tigers and system 2002: . Cleveland Indians and system 2001: ...........Anaheim Angels system 1995-2000: ........ NY Yankees system 1994: .................. Oakland As system

HONORS: 1994 ....... SoCon ‘Pitcher of the Year’ .........................First Team All-SoCon ................. Second Team All-America 1993 .................First Team All-SoCon

PERSONAL: Born: November 27, 1973 Wife: Heather Sons: Cole and Lucas

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(From L-R) Heather, Cole, Jason and Lucas Beverlin.

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From 2003-04 he played professionally in Japan for the Yakult Swallows. After sitting out the 2005 season due to Tommy John surgery, Beverlin played in 2006 for the Yokohama Bay Stars. In spring 2007 he was a member of the Cleveland Indians’ Triple A team before retiring to start his coaching career. Hennon believes Beverlin’s professional experience and ability to educate benefits the Georgia Southern program. “I’ve known Jason since our days in college. He is a quality person and was a very successful pitcher at the collegiate level. Jason came in with a tremendous amount of experience at the professional level,” said Hennon. “He has a great feel for the game and the ability to pass along that knowledge to our current pitchers here at Georgia Southern. I think Jason is doing a great job developing the pitchers in our program and will help us attract the best pitching prospects inside the state of Georgia and around the country.” Beverlin was a three-year letterwinner at Western, joining Hennon and Tidick as key players in the Catamounts’ dominance of the Southern Conference during the early 1990s. Western posted a 51-14 record from 1992-94, winning two regular season championships, one regular season runner-up finish and two conference tournament titles. Beverlin concluded his three-year career by winning the Southern Conference ‘Pitcher of the Year’ award in 1994. During his threeyear career at Western, Beverlin compiled a 27-9 record and 3.79 ERA in 285 innings. He was 12-2 with a 3.93 ERA his sophomore year, and 11-4 with a 2.39 ERA during his All-American junior season in which he received the SoCon’s top pitching honor. Beverlin was well respected around the league, having twice earned a spot on the Southern Conference First Team. In 1994 he earned Second Team All-America accolades from Baseball America, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and the American Baseball Coaches Association. The Royal Oak, Michigan, native still ranks among the Catamounts’ all-time record holders. Beverlin is tied for first (12) and third (11) for wins in a season, ranks fourth in winning percentage (.857), tied for sixth in games started (16), ranks second (124.1) and eighth (105.1) in innings pitched along with a first (154) and fifth (106) place standing in season strikeouts. Among the career leaders, Beverlin currently ranks fourth in career wins, second in winning percentage, 16th in ERA (3.79), tied for 10th in starts (40), seventh in innings (285.0) and second in strikeouts (306). Beverlin still has his name listed in the Southern Conference season record book: tied for second and 12th in wins (12 and 11, respectively), fourth in strikeouts (154 in 1994) and eighth in innings pitched (124.1 in ’94). Among the career leaders Beverlin stands ninth with 306 strikeouts and tied for 11th with 27 victories. In the fall of 2008 Western Carolina bestowed on Beverlin the highest honor, inducting the former All-America into the Catamounts Athletics Department Hall of Fame. He and his wife Heather are the parents of two sons, Cole and Lucas.

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#42 DENNIS DOVE

#27 JJEREMIAH PARKER

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Following his professional playing career, former Georgia Southern standout Dennis Dove has joined head coach Rodney Hennon’s coaching staff. Dove will serve as a volunteer assistant coach working with the pitching staff. A three-year letterwinner from 2001-03, Dove left following his junior year when he was drafted in the third round (95th overall pick) by the St. Louis Cardinals. He spent the 2003 season in short-season New Jersey and had to sit out the 2004 campaign following an injury. In 2005 he returned to the Cardinals and pitched for the Class A Quad Cities and Palm Beach squads. The following year he began at Palm Beach before getting called up to Double-A Springfield. During the 2007 campaign Dove began in Triple-A Memphis putting up some impressive numbers. On April 30, 2007, Dove got the call to the majors and spent a week with the parent club. In three games he pitched three innings, giving up five runs on five hits. Dove would finish the 2007 season in Memphis. He worked in the private business sector last summer before enrolling at Georgia Southern to finish his degree requirements. Dove is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education. While at Georgia Southern, Dove earned All-Southern Conference honors his junior year. He was also named SoCon ‘Pitcher of the Week’ in May 2002. During his three year career, Dove recorded 290 strikeouts, still ranking him fourth on the all-time Georgia Southern list. He fanned 119 batters during his All-SoCon junior season, tying him for ninth place on the season ‘Top 10’ list. In his career, the Ocilla native went 22-9 with a 3.97 career ERA. Dove logged 256 innings and posted three consecutive years of impressive opponent batting averages: .237 in 2003; .226 in 2002; and .236 in 2001. He helped the Eagles make consecutive NCAA Regional appearances in 2001-02. Dove and his wife Emily were married in December 2008.

Jeremiah Parker begins his firs rst year as a member of Rodney Hennon’s coaching staff. Parker joins He the coaching ranks as a student assistant follo following ing a ssuccessful ccessf l fo four-year career. Parker was a three-year starter, and turned in the best year of his career in 2008. He became one of 19 players in program history to record 60 runs scored/60 RBI, finishing with 60 runs and 70 RBI. Parker batted .326 with 18 doubles and 14 home runs. In his career, Parker started 140 times in 164 games played. He knocked 45 doubles and 35 home runs for a career .581 slugging percentage and .316 batting average. Parker missed by three homers on joining the career ‘Top 10’ list. He also put his name in the record books last year. In the SoCon Tournament, Parker tied a single-game record scoring five C runs in the win over UNC Greensboro. Those five runs scored and ru 11 total bases tied a Southern Conference Tournament record, as did his two home runs – a feat he accomplished twice in his career di (vs. Elon in 2007). (v A native of Carrollton, Parker is finishing his bachelor degree requirements. re

CARLOS LOVE Director of Baseball Operations Another former Georgia Southern standout has returned to the Georgia Southern Baseball program. Carlos Love begins his first year as the Director of Baseball Operations. He will be in charge of team travel, all camp activities and day-to-day office duties. Love was a four-year letterwinner from 2000-03, helping the Eagles make three consecutive NCAA Regional appearances. The Decatur native earned All-SoCon honors at third base his freshman and senior years, while earning a spot on the 2002 SoCon All-Tournament Team at first base. He finished with 199 hits in 659 at-bats, a career .302 average, with 36 doubles, 15 home runs, 127 runs scored and 109 RBI. Following his playing career, Love was an assistant coach at his alma mater Dunwoody HS helping the baseball team advance to the 2006 Final Four. For the past three years he has worked in the private business sector. He received his bachelor’s degree in Recreation with an emphasis in Tourism in 2005.

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Matt Biancuzzo joined the Georgia Southern Athletic Training staff in July 2008, serving as assistant director. He will work with the Football, Baseball and Golf programs. Biancuzzo recently completed his master’s degree requirements at Florida State University. For the last two years he worked with the Seminole swimming and diving program while assisting with football duties during home games and two-a-days in fall camp. He also served as the Graduate Assistant advisor for the Student Athletic Trainers Association at FSU. Prior to his graduate work, Biancuzzo worked as a student athletic trainer at the University of Central Florida. He worked with the football program during his senior year after working with area high schools for a semester as part of his training. The Bristol, Rhode Island, native is certified with the NATA and is a licensed athletic trainer. He received his bachelor’s degree in Health Science from UCF and a master’s from Florida State.

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T Tom M Melton l rejoined j i d the h Eagle E staff in March 2004 and begins his sixth season as Assistant Athletics Director in charge of the strength and conditioning program at Georgia Southern. Melton provides a direct strength training leadership role to the Eagle Baseball program while coordinating off-season and in-season applications for several others. Under his guidance, Georgia Southern has produced four Strength and Conditioning All-Americans - including David Richardson from the 2008 baseball team. Melton served as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Georgia Southern from July 1998 to November 1999 and worked primarily with the Eagle basketball and Olympic sport programs while assisting with the football program. He then accepted a position as associate head strength and conditioning coach at Colorado State and worked there until 2002. Melton helped the Rams’ football program to three bowl appearances, including two showings in the Liberty Bowl. Prior to his return, Melton spent two years on the Clemson staff as an assistant where he coordinated and implemented all training activities for the Olympic programs. During his time at Clemson, Melton coached four strength and conditioning All-Americans. Before his first stint at GSU, Melton spent two seasons as head coach at Wofford. In addition to working with all student-athletes, he directed all activities in the fitness center and weight room. Melton is a 1994 graduate of the University of South Carolina, earning a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. Upon graduation, he served two years as the strength program’s graduate assistant. The Columbia, S.C., native worked with the 1993 Gamecock soccer squad which advanced to the NCAA title game while also playing a vital role as strength coach for the 1994 USC football team which earned a victory in the Carquest Bowl. Melton is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the United States Weightlifting Association. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA and a Certified Club Coach with the USWA. He is also a certified speed coach through the National Association of Speed and Explosion. He is married to the former Samantha Carruth of Landrum, S.C. and they have two daughters, Reagan and Kennedy.

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Georgia Southern Radio Network 3rd Year

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R Ryan Ch Chambers b enters t his hi third year as the radio play-by-play voice of the Georgia Southern Baseball program. Chambers also produces the Rodney Hennon pregame show and is the host on the ‘Inside Georgia Southern Baseball’ television coach’s show. Chambers, a native of Milledgeville and known media personality around the state, also serves as the eyes and ears for radio listeners along the sidelines and in the trenches for GSU Football. He is a marketing consultant lt t for f Georgia G i Eagle E l Broadcasting, B d ti Inc in Statesboro. Ryan is married to the former Jodie Payant and the couple is proud to call Statesboro home. In its third year as the official radio network of Georgia Southern Athletics, the Georgia Southern Radio Network will broadcast every Eagle Baseball game with Eagle 102.9 FM serving as the flagship.

Patrick Osterman was hired in October 2004 as Assistant Athletic Director in charge of Athletic Media Relations. He came to GSU following seven years as assistant sports information director at Eastern Illinois University. Osterman serves as the primary publicist for the Football, Men’s Basketball and Baseball teams while overseeing the dayto-day department operations. During his tenure with the Eagles, Osterman ran the publicity campaign for three Walter Payton Award finalists, including 2007 winner Jayson Foster. Osterman served as the official statistician at the 2006 Southern Conference Baseball Tournament. He is a member of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). While at Eastern Illinois, Osterman worked in some capacity with all 22 varsity sports. While there he directed the promotion of several athletic and academic All-Americas. He worked with several teams that participated in NCAA Tournaments: including women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s basketball and baseball. He served as the media coordinator for the 1998 OVC Volleyball Tournament, several OVC Cross Country and Indoor Track championships and the 1999 and 2000 OVC Women’s Soccer Tournaments. Osterman earned a master’s degree in Athletic Administration from Gonzaga University in August 1998. An intern in the Gonzaga SID office, he worked with the Bulldog volleyball, women’s basketball and crew teams while assisting with baseball. A 1995 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Osterman received his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and worked as a student assistant in the UNI Sports Information Office. Osterman is married to the former Susan Schmitz. They have two sons, Andrew and Ryan.

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Two All-Americas, a finalist for ‘National Player of the Year’, six All-Southern Conference performers, a NCAA single-game record 14 home runs that made national news, and two players that hit for the cycle both doing so in consecutive innings. So how does head coach Rodney Hennon and his Eagles follow up the most impressive offensive season in program history? Simple, add pitching depth. The Eagles need to replace four position starters from last year, however, the most anticipated addition to this year’s team are several new arms. Georgia Southern’s goals for 2009 are clear… Southern Conference championships and a return trip to the NCAA Regionals. “In order to get us back over the hump and give ourselves a better opportunity to win a conference championship and go back to the regionals we have really focused on improving our pitching depth,” said Hennon. “We brought in several junior college transfers along with some freshmen and some guys that have returned. They have matured, gained another year of experience and hopefully improved our pitching staff’s talent level and depth.” The Eagles put up unprecedented numbers last year: .346 team batting average, 595 runs scored, 751 hits, 154 doubles, 11 triples, 114 home runs, 543 RBI, .437 on-base percentage and .584 slugging percentage. Hennon knows it will be difficult to repeat those incredible numbers in 2009. “We have some options and I think this team has an opportunity to be very productive offensively. We did a great job with the bunt game in the fall. With our experience we have a lot of guys that understand how to play the game and what their roles are within our team. Combine all that, we have a chance to be productive and score at times in different ways than what we did last year,” said Hennon. “I don’t know that we’re always going to be the team that will sit back and wait on the home run. We still have some guys that are capable of doing those things, but I also feel good about the fact that we have a group of guys that are capable of manufacturing runs if we need.” One of the biggest holes to fill in the lineup is that of All-America Chris Shehan, who left following his junior year when he was one of three Eagle draft picks. Shehan, the Southern Conference ‘Player of the Year’, was mentioned as a finalist on multiple National ‘Player of the Ye Year’ awards. Henno non has realistic ex expectations when try trying to fill that sp spot. “You don’t jus just replace a guy lik like a Chris Sheha han overnight and we don’t need anyon one on our team to try to be Chris Sheha han. We’ve still got so some experienced gu guys. Chris develop oped into the player he was. I think the there are enough go good hitters in the lin lineup where we Kyle Kamppi (Above) has worked as a starter, middle relief and closer during his career. Andy Moye (Upper Right) made 14 starts last year.

are still going to have guys that are protected, we can be very productive and still score a lot of runs,” said Hennon. “I think one thing that we had last year that we still have with our position players is competition. There are going to be some guys sitting on that bench capable of coming in and picking a guy up when we need them to. We are going to have to be consistent and get off to a good start early. We are going to have to pitch and play defense; that’s the name of the game. If we can do a good job, be able to pitch consistently throughout the year and play good solid defense behind that pitching staff - all while finding a way to manufacture and score runs - then I think this club can make a serious run at winning a conference championship and going back to a regional.” Preparation for the 2009 season began last fall, an off-season workout that according to Hennon was one of the best he has experienced. “We had a very productive fall season. I think one good thing was the fact that we have a lot of veteran players especially with our position players. We did a good job with a lot of the little things from an offensive and defensive standpoint which is encouraging,” admitted Hennon. “Also, the newcomers that we brought into the program - particularly on our pitching staff - gave us an opportunity to evaluate their abilities a little bit further and try to define some roles as we head into the spring. There was a lot of competition on our pitching staff this fall which I think was good for everyone.” Pitchers The Eagles return six arms from last year and are joined by seven newcomers and one redshirt. Kyle Kamppi is the only senior d the th right-hander i ht h d has h done d ll During D i his hi on this year’s staff and it all. sophomore year he led the Southern Conference in appearances as a late inning set-up man. Last year he started in the bullpen before earning a weekday start, then the weekend and eventually got the ball in the Eagles’ Southern Conference Tournament opener. He posted a 5-4 record and 6.18 ERA, striking out 58 in 67 innings pitched. “Kyle has done any role we have asked him to perform in; he went out, competed and did an outstanding job for us. We feel like he is most suited for the bullpen so we will use him late in ball games. It could be either in a set up type role or he could be our closer,” said Hennon. Sophomore Andy Moye made a weekend start in all 14 appearances. He finished 3-5 but also suffered from some hard-luck no-decisions. He fanned 54 batters in 64.1 innings and was one of the most consistent pitchers during the final half of the season. “Andy is our most experienced starter,” said Hennon. “He’s

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In Infield Defense has been a big key to the Eagles’ success in recent ye years. It begins with the infield. Gone are starters Jeremiah Parker (first base) and 17th-round draft pick Jeremy Beckham (second ba base), but a solid nucleus returns, including the left side for the se second straight year.

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Catcher Third Team Preseason All-America Griffin Benedict returns for his senior year. One of the best all-around catchers in the country, he batted .355 with 60 runs scored and 65 RBI. O Of his 77 hits last year, 31 went for extra-bases (17 doubles doubles, two tr triples and 12 home runs). Fellow senior Chris Banker saw action in 11 games and batte ted .625 during his limited at-bats. “Griffin Benedict is another senior who will give us leadership be behind the plate. It’s nice to know going into the year that we have hi him coming back and we feel like we have some good depth behind hi him,” said Hennon. “We feel like Chris (Banker) has improved and w we also brought in JUCO transfer Randy Williams (high school te teammate of Chris Mederos). Those two guys are competing for th the job behind Griffin.”

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within our pitching staff and we feel like we have been able to do that this fall and as we head into preseason practice,” said Hennon. “The returning guys, we are excited about the improvement that they have made, and I think that competition has brought the best out of those players as well.”

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Tony Chisman (Above Left) led the pitching staff with 28 relief appearances. Griffin Benedict (Top) is a three-year starter at catcher and is a Third Team Preseason All-America. #9 Brian Pierce (Above) has started 169 consecutive games at shortstop entering his senior year.

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certainly a guy that will have an opportunity to go out and compete as a starter.” Tony Chisman made an immediate impact his freshman year, leading the team with 28 appearances out of the bullpen. He posted a 1-1 record with a save, striking out 36 in 30.1 innings. “Tony was thrown into some big situations last year as a true freshman. He went off this past summer and continued to improve as he did throughout the year last year. He has come back with a lot of confidence this year.” Michael Hester went 1-1 with two starts in 12 appearances his freshman year. Brian Wilkerson is recovering from Tommy John surgery. The junior is looking to regain his form from his freshman year in which he was one of the team leaders in wins, innings and strikeouts. Trent Franzago, another freshman, started once in 13 appearances but could miss additional time this season. Ryan McCafferty redshirted last year while trying to recover from a back injury. “We are really encouraged where Brian is at with his rehab coming off Tommy John last year. Early on I would suspect he will be utilized in the bullpen. That gives you another experienced guy coming back, but the last thing we are going to do is rush him. He has worked really hard to get back and be healthy and we know he’s looking forward to competing,” said Hennon. “Ryan had to redshirt last year. We are still trying to get him back to the point where he’s ready to pitch for us. We feel like he could be a contributor in the bullpen if we could get him back to 100 percent.” C h r i s Mederos and Jake Brown are two junior college transfers who made a big impression in the fall and could contend for a weekend starting role. True-freshmen Matt Murray and Colin Snow also caught the eye of the coaches last fall. “Chris came from Gordon College and Jake is a left handed pitcher out of Pitt Community College. Those guys were impressive during the fall,” said Hennon. “Matt had a very solid fall as well. Colin Snow will have a chance to compete for starting job along with (Michael) Hester who has shown a lot of improvement.” Mederos and Brown aren’t the only JUCO transfers who could make an impact this season. Dexter Bobo and Charles Matthews could help stabilize the bullpen. “Dexter had an impressive fall and gives us a left handed arm down in the pen. He’s got good stuff and is going to give us some added depth down there. Charles is more of a sidearm right-hander. He throws a lot of ground balls so he should be able to give us some help,” said Hennon. “(True-freshman) Mitchell Farmer gives us another arm in the bullpen. “We feel like we will be improved from a pitching standpoint, the question remains to be seen is how much we improved. One thing we want to do is make that environment more competitive

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Third Team Preseason AllAmerica A.J. Wirnsberger returns at third base. A two-year starter, Wirnsberger (.325, 21 HR, 74 RBI) put up career offensive numbers, including a Southern Conference record three grand slams. He also recorded a .925 fielding percentage while starting all 58 games at third. Shortstop Brian Pierce carries an impressive streak of 169 consecutive starts into his senior year. He batted .272 with 37 runs scored and again led the team in sacrifice bunts. “Brian has been steady for three years at shortstop. You know he’s going to make the routine play for you. However, I think he has improved offensively throughout his career and gotten a little better each year. He’ll give us an experienced guy down in the order that can bunt, hit and run, and handle the bat to help the team offensively as well,” admitted Hennon. “A.J. had a big year for us and put up some big numbers. Defensively he has been a very solid player, and he’ll be a guy that will hit in the middle of the line up for us this year. We certainly feel like has an opportunity to drive in a lot of runs for us and be productive.” Junior Kevin Bowles and sophomore Jake Ware return up the middle. Bowles made six starts in late April and finished the year batting .294. Senior Will Southwell turned in an impressive fall season.

H batted .286 last year but made several key defensive plays at He firrst base. Junior Kyle Blackburn also earned starts at first base th throughout his career and can also serve as designated hitter. The ju junior provides power from the left side, hitting four home runs in th the first month of the 2008 season. “We’ve got a lot of experience coming back and you have to fe feel good about that going into the season. We return the left side of ou our infield with A.J. and Brian,” said Hennon. “Will has played a lot at first base and coming out of fall practice is the leading guy. He is a fifth-year senior who has worked hard and developed into a very go good first baseman. He has also improved as a hitter. He knows ho how to play the game and is very well respected by his peers. Defe fensively we feel he’s as good as it gets over there around the bag. H He can handle the bat and can do a lot of different things to help us offensively as well. This is his year and his opportunity to really st step up and play a bigger role for our team. Will gives us leadership in the infield along with Brian at shortstop and Griffin (Benedict) be behind the plate. “Kevin (Bowles) has been in our program for four years now an and is a guy who has paid his dues. He really had an outstanding fa fall for us and I think we are going to have a very scrappy team. A player like Kevin gives us that kind of attitude,” stated Hennon. “J “Jake can play both positions in the middle infield. That gives us so some depth and quickness in the infield.” Junior Roman Grimaldi made 10 appearances off the bench at third last year. JUCO transfer Chris Jones could challenge for playing time at second base. True freshman Eric Phillips could fill in at second, short or third if needed. “We were really encouraged by Eric’s play this fall. The most valuable thing about Eric is that he can play any of the three positions in the infield. We really believe that he is going to turn into an outstanding player at this level and it’s nice to know that he is going to give us some depth at al all three spots,” sa said Hennon. O Outfield Georgia S Southern must re replace two AllS SoCon performer ers. Chris Shehan le left after getting dr drafted following his All-America season in which he shattered num merous offensive records. A finalist for three ‘National Player of the Ye Year’ awards, Shehan batted .438 with 17 doubles, three triples, 22

Junior A.J. Wirnsberger (Above Left) and senior Ty Wright (Above) both Ju received re Third Team Preseason All-America honors. Will Southwell (Left) has ha started 30 times in his career, playing both first and third base.

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Matt Miller (Left) is looking to pick up where he left off in 2008 when a leg injury sidelined him most of the season. Phillip Porter (Top) turned in a career-best season in 2008.

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Season Outlook Last year was a rare time that the Southern Conference did not receive multiple bids to the NCAA Regionals despite a couple of teams deserving of an at-large berth. That has certainly been the case in recent years. “The league every year gets more and more competitive, and I think when you look around the league there are several clubs th that are similar to us from the standpoint in that they return some ex experienced guys, so I think because of that you will see a very co competitive race for the title,” stated Hennon. “I don’t think there’s an any question year in and year out this is a league deserving of two bi bids. You can make the case a lot of years for three teams. Up until la last year we had two teams in. All you can do is focus on the things yo you can control: going out and playing hard every day, try to put yo yourself in the position to where you’re in control of your destiny by w winning the conference tournament, and certainly you want to go in into that tournament with the best possible seed that you can. If you ca can find a way to win the regular season that never hurts. “When you look at this team as a whole, I really like our leadersh ship, I like the character, and I like the way they work. I think this is a blue collar team that’s going to go out and scrap and compete da day in and day out and if we can continue to do those things I really lik like what this team is capable of accomplishing,” said Hennon. The Eagles should benefit from playing 12 of their first 13 ga games at J.I. Clements, a place they have recorded a near .700 w winning percentage over the past four years. “No question we have a pretty good track record at J.I. Clem ments. It’s nice to be able to start out with that kind of home stand to get the season underway. Hopefully we can get ourselves off to a good start, get some confidence and get some momentum early in the season before we head into conference play,” said Hennon. “W “We’ve got a great facility to play in and great support from our fan base. I think that any time you can play at home there’s a comfort level for any team.”

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“I’m really excited about Jonathan as he heads into his senior year. When he came back this fall you could tell that he worked extremely hard and he did a lot of good things for our club this fall. We are going to have to find ways to get him some atbats. You could see him in the DH slot and possibly push for a lot of time in one of the outfield positions.” Redshirts Pat Smith and Vince Smith both give the Eagles quality depth. “Vince Smith and Pat Smith are both very athletic guys. They can run and do some things to help you coming off the bench.”

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home runs, 84 RBI and 77 runs scored. David Richardson stepped in following the season-ending injury to Matt Miller and posted a .359 batting average with 11 doubles, 44 runs and 46 RBI. He was one of the two Eagles to hit for the cycle in consecutive innings and also earned All-SoCon honors. Replacing both is no easy task, but if 2008 is any indication ,there are players ready to step into those roles. Ty Wright made an immediate impact after transferring. He took over the leadoff role when Miller went down. The senior not only hit for power (22 doubles, 17 home runs, 52 RBI) but also hit for average as well (.398 batting, 32 walks, 25 strikeouts, .557 onbase percentage). Six of his homers led off a game. Phillip Porter also turned in a career season. He batted .365 with 13 doubles, 59 runs scored and 45 RBI. Jonathan King battled injuries last year but finished with a .315 batting average. Those four seniors should see significant playing time. “We probably have as much depth in the outfield as in any position. Ty Wright is another guy that came out of nowhere last year. For most of the season he was our DH putting up some big numbers from the lead off spot. Again all that happened after the injury to Matt Miller, but Ty really energized our team. He got some opportunities to play in the outfield later in the season and showed that he could get the job done out there as well,” said Hennon. “He worked most of the fall out in left field but we’ve also thrown him over at first base some as well. We’re excited about him and our plans are probably to leave him in that lead off spot as we head into the season. “Phillip has been in our program for five years and I think last year it really all clicked for him. He really did a great job for us in the two hole and I have been really proud of Phillip in how he has developed as a player and matured. That should pay off more for him and it’s nice to know that you have a guy like that coming back,” said Hennon. “Matt has been a very productive player for us throughout his career and was having an outstanding season before he fractured his leg. He’s back and a hundred percent. It’s good to have him back in centerfield. “I really think there were times last year where we missed his defense and that’s an area that we’ve tried to improve upon as well. Our outfield defense was a little bit of an Achilles at times last year and this group has worked hard to get better in that area. Certainly Matt returning will help there as well. Matt has led off for us in the past, but we put him in the five and six hole at times this fall and was very productive there. I think there’s a good chance that you might see him somewhere in the middle this spring,” said Hennon.

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#28 RICK ANDERSON Redshirt-Freshman C Catcher 5-10 • 185 B Bats: Right Throws: Right Norcross, Georgia Wesleyan HS FRESHMAN (2008): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years for coach Mike Shaheen… the 2006 team was Class 8-AA state runner up… during the next season the Wolves captured the 6-AA regional championship… PERSONAL: No. 1 sports highlight was hitting his first home run when he was seven… most admires Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann… his dad has been a major influence… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… enjoys hanging out with friends, eating, playing golf and video games… born August 20, 1988 in Boone, North Carolina… son of Rick III and Renee Anderson… MAJOR: Pre-Sports Management

#25 CHRIS BANKER Senior Catcher C 6-0 • 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right B Martinez, Georgia Chattahoochee Valley CC Lakeside HS JUNIOR (2008): Played in 11 games… batted .625 with four RBI and four runs scored… was part of the NCAA record accounting for one of the 14 home runs hit during game two of the Columbia series… that home run was the first of his Georgia Southern career… played in Boston College finale, drew a walk in only plate appearance and recorded four putouts… 1-for-3 against USC Upstate, including his first-ever hit as an Eagle which fell in for a double… 2-for-2 with one run scored and one RBI in each of the two games

played against Columbia... AT BATS 1-for-1 with a run scored 3 USC Upstate (3/12/08) at Mercer… pinch-hitting HITS performance against JU, 1 on five occasions hit a two-run single and RUNS drew a walk… AT CHAT1 on four occasions TAHOOCHEE VALLEY RUNS BATTED IN CC: Two year member of 2 Jacksonville (4/30/08) the baseball program… WALKS First Team All-Alabama 1 on two occasions Community College ConSTOLEN BASES ference in the Southern none Division his sophomore DOUBLES year… HIGH SCHOOL: 1 USC Upstate (3/12/08) Lettered in football (1) and TRIPLES none baseball (4)… played for HOME RUNS Coach Jay Mathews… se1 Columbia (3/15/08) nior year named ‘DefenHITTING STREAK sive Player of the Year’… 5 games (current) twice named All-County… PERSONAL: Member of the 2006 Barrett Fletcher World Series championship with the Savannah Chain… won the 2005 USSSA World Series with the Chain… born August 25, 1987 in Longmont, Colorado… No. 1 sports highlight was hitting the 14th of a NCAA record 14 home runs against Columbia… his mom has been a major influence, “She pushes me to do my best and is my number one supporter.”… enjoys golf, beach volleyball and cards… favorite musician is Jimmy Buffett… favorite professional team is the Colorado Rockies… son of Francis Banker and Susie Banker… MAJOR: Business Management

BANKER’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008

G- GS 11- 0

AB 8

R 4

H 2B 3B HR RBI BB 5 1 0 1 4 2

SB 0-0

SF SH 0 0

AVG .625

#21 GRIFFIN BENEDICT G Senior Catcher 6-0 • 185 C Bats: B Left Throws: Right Dunwoody, Georgia St. Pius Named Third Team Preseason All-America by the National ColN legiate Baseball Writers Association... JUNIOR (2008): Second le Team All-Southern Conference… accounted for two of the team’s Te NCAA record 14 home runs during game two of the Columbia seN ries… one of 19 in program history to record 60 runs scored/RBI in rie a season (60/65)… ranked 61st nationally in RBI per game (1.14)… picked off a team-leading six runners… also matched career-high pi of two home runs in game three of the Boston College series and drove in a then personal-best five RBI… 7-for-12 in the Towson sedr

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ning at UNF… finished the AT BATS NJIT series 6-for-7 with five 5 on 33 occasions runs scored, three RBI and HITS 10 putouts… threw out all 4 North Florida (4/22/08) three runners trying to steal 4 Jacksonville (4/8/08) in the Eagle Invitational… 4 Charleston (4/15/07) led the team batting 5-for4 New Jersey Tech (2/16/07) 11 in the Coastal Carolina 4 at Davidson (4/1/06) To Tournament, including a RUNS ke key 2-run double against 4 vs. UNC Greensboro (5/21/08) B Ball State and a 2-run sinRUNS BATTED IN gl gle versus Bethune-Cook6 at Wofford (4/27/08) m man… team-leading five WALKS (Tied GS Record) w walks and scored four runs 4 vs. UNC Greensboro (5/25/07) in the Lipscomb series… STOLEN BASES 2 on three occasions hi hit a home run and finished DOUBLES (Tied GS Record) w with two RBI against the 3 New Jersey Tech (2/16/07) B Bison… knocked a 2-run TRIPLES tr triple and was hit by two 1 on three occasions pi pitches at UNC GreensHOME RUNS bo boro… 4-for-13 against 2 Columbia (3/15/08) E Elon then followed that with 2 Boston College (2/24/08) a 3-for-3 performance the GRAND SLAM ne next game against North at Wofford (4/27/08) F Florida with 10 putouts… HITTING STREAK fin nished the Charleston se9 games (2007) rie ries 6-for-13, scoring three ru runs with three RBI… hit a so solo home run in the Davi vidson finale… paced the of offense batting .455 at Western Carolina (5-for-11) to close out the regular season… scored four runs against the Catamounts… tied a Georgia Southern and Southern Conference Tournament record drawing four walks in a game (UNC Greensboro)… hit a walkoff single to eliminate WCU in the second round… overall batted .364 against left-handed pitching… successful 9-of-11 times with a runner at third base and less than two outs… 12 of his 30 RBI came with two outs… struck out looking only six times in 182 atbats… FRESHMAN (2006): Stepped into a starting role following an injury to catcher Jeremiah Parker… went on to start 49 times in 55 games… spent time as catcher and designated hitter… .303 batting average with nine doubles and five home runs… 32 runs scored and 35 RBI… 8-of-9 stolen bases… .989 fielding percentage… season-high four hits at Davidson… season-high three runs

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ries, scoring two runs in each game and drove in four in the opener… matched career-high of two stolen bases in Towson finale... scored four runs in the two-game USC Upstate series with three RBI and two walks (both in the finale)… went 7-for-16 in the record-setting Columbia series… scored five runs and drove in five during the fourgame set… hit three home runs in all during the weekend… went 3-for-5 at Mercer, including two hits in the same inning… went 4-for-13 during the weekend sweep of Western Carolina, recording four RBI, five runs scored, one home run and two hit by pitches… matched then career-high of five RBI in the series opener at College of Charleston, keyed by a 3-run double… had 28 putouts in the series… three hits with eight putouts and two assists at home versus Kennesaw State… went 5-for-11 at Elon with five RBI, including a double and third-ever third ever collegiate triple… triple matched careercareer high of four hits in 12-6 win versus Jacksonville where he recorded two doubles, two runs scored and five RBI… batted 3-for-10 with three runs (all in opener) and four RBI against Appalachian State… two hits in the series at Davidson with three runs scored and three RBI… again matched career-high of four hits, this time going 4-for-4 in 17-4 victory against North Florida… had two hits in each game of the Wofford series… torched the Terriers for seven runs scored and eight RBI, including a career-high six in game two… hit three doubles, one home run (first collegiate grand slam) and walked four times… two runs scored and a RBI in 17-7 win over Jacksonville… went 6-for-14 against The Citadel with four runs scored… two hits and two runs scored in series sweep of UNC Greensboro… four hits at Furman (4-for-12) with three runs scored and two RBI… went 5-for-14 during the SoCon Tournament… career-high four runs scored in the opener against UNCG in addition to his three hits and RBI… two hits in the season-finale against the Spartans… batted .370 with runners in scoring position, .680 with a runner on third and less than two outs… consistent when facing either a left-handed (.356), or right-handed (.354) pitcher… batted an impressive 22-for-55 (.400) from the seventh inning on… batted .333 in March, team-leading .433 in April (22 runs, 30 RBI) and .300 in May… SOPHOMORE (2007): Started 50 times in 55 games played… saw action at catcher and designated hitter… 12 hit by pitches… picked off two runners and threw out 15-of-54 trying to steal… 5-of-7 in stolen bases… .395 on-base percentage… walked 25 times… tied a GS single-game record hitting three doubles in a game (New Jersey Tech opener)… matched his career-high with four hits in games against NJIT and Charleston… walked twice in the Hawai’i series and threw out a runner trying to steal… finished 3-for-6 in two game stretch on the road against Jacksonville and North Florida… drew a bases loaded walk which was the go-ahead run in the ninth in-

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scored at Wofford… stellar series against Saint Joseph’s, finishing 7-for-11 with eight RBI and three runs scored… season-high three RBI three times, two coming against SJU… three RBI against Appalachian State, hitting a home run… went 7-for-10 during final two games of the Davidson series… 7-game hitting streak in his final seven starts... hit HR in consecutive games of App State series… stole two bases against App State and Wofford… 6-for-6 in steals during month of May… drove in 13 runs and scored 12 while playing in 26 Southern Conference games… hit .354 against right-handed pitching… reached as leadoff 43 percent of the time… was 15-of21 with runner on third and less than two outs… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and baseball at St. Pius X… played for coach J.T. Gilbert… hit .440 with a .675 slugging percentage during his junior year… in 98 at-bats he drilled 16 doubles and six home runs while driving in 39 runs… played for the national champion Team Georgia in 2004, he was also chosen All-Region 6-AAAA and AllDekalb County… PERSONAL: Born July 4, 1987 in Atlanta… No. 1 sports highlight was signing with the Georgia Southern Eagles and being a part of this program… his father Bruce has been a major influence, “He knows what he is talking about.”… his father played from 1978-89 as a catcher for the Atlanta Braves and was a two-time MLB All-Star, now currently is a basketball referee at the NCAA Division I level… most admires his high school football coach Paul Standard… enjoys fishing, history and college sports… favorite sports team is the New York Mets… favorite musician is George Strait… son of Bruce and Kathleen Benedict… MAJOR: Cultural and Resource Management

BENEDICT’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G- GS 55- 49 55- 50 57- 55 167- 154

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SB SF SH BAVG 185 32 56 9 0 5 35 22 8 8-9 4 3 .303 182 33 51 10 1 2 30 25 12 5-7 4 1 .280 217 60 77 17 2 12 65 27 9 3-4 3 3 .355 584 125 184 36 3 19 130 74 29 16-20 11 7 .315

SLG% .432 .379 .618 .485

OB% .393 .395 .441 .411

PO 233 278 310 821

A 37 30 42 109

E 3 4 8 15

FLD% .989 .987 .978 .984

#19 KYLE BLACKBURN K Junior Infi In eld 6-1 • 235 Bats: B Left Throws: Left Marietta, Georgia Walton HS SOPHOMORE (2008): Started 20 of the 34 games played… strung together a 10-game hitting streak to start the season… started all three games of Boston College series, hit .455 (5-for-11) with four runs scored and three RBI... in the season-opening series hit a double and solo home run while posting an .818 slugging percentage and .500 on-base percentage… went 2-for-8 at Georgia Tech,

hitting a monster solo homer across the street in the opener… finished the Towson series 5-for-10 with four walks, six runs scored and six RBI... matched his career-high of three runs scored in finale while driving in two runs each game… matched career-high of two home runs in the Towson finale… batted 3-for-11 at the Keith LeClair Classic... 1-for-3 against Kennesaw State with a run scored… started twice against Elon… went 1-for-2 in role against North Florida… hit a double and scored a run in the Wofford opener… was only 1-for-12 against left-handed pitching but 22-of67 against righties… FRESHMAN (2007): Made an immediate impact in the Eagles line-up… started 28 times at first base and designated hitter in 44 appearances… hit one of the longest home runs ever at UNC Greensboro’s stadium, easily clearing the 20-foot fence to straight away centerfield (405 feet)… delivered a pinch-hit 2-out RBI single in the season-opening AT BATS win at Hawai’i… recorded 6 Wofford (4/27/07) three runs and four walks HITS (season-high three in the 4 Jacksonville (2/28/07) opener) during the sweep RUNS of New Jersey Tech… fin3 on three occasions ished the Wiregrass ClasRUNS BATTED IN sic 3-for-8… 4-for-5, in5 at Appalachian State (4/22/07) cluding two doubles and WALKS 3 on two occasions first collegiate home run, STOLEN BASES with two runs and two RBI 1 at Bethune-Cookman (3/4/08) in home win over JacksonDOUBLES ville… 3-for-7 in the Lip2 Jacksonville (2/28/07) scomb series with a double TRIPLES and home run… posted a none .625 on-base percentage, HOME RUNS including a pinch-hit RBI 2 Towson (3/2/08) single, against Elon… hit 2 at Appalachian State (4/22/07) a solo homer with two RBI HITTING STREAK at Mercer… career-highs of 10 games (2008) two home runs, three runs and five RBI in finale at Appalachian State… hit a 3-run homer at The Citadel, part of his four RBI effort in the finale… 2-for-6 at Western Carolina… recorded a hit, RBI and walk in the SoCon Tournament… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years each in football and baseball… First Team All-Cobb County honors… batted .524 during his senior year at Walton HS… eight home runs, 23 RBI and 23 runs scored… .611 on-base and .866 slugging per-

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Year 2007 2008 Totals

SLG% .517 .506 .513

R 21 15 36

H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP 34 6 0 7 25 21 0 23 5 0 4 13 14 1 57 11 0 11 38 35 1 OB% .390 .404 .396

PO 8 35 43

A 1 4 5

SB SF SH BAVG 0-0 2 0 .288 1-1 0 0 .291 1-1 2 0 .289

E 1 1 2

FLD% .900 .975 .960

#7 DEXTER BOBO Junior Pitcher P 5-11 • 190 Bats: B Left Throws: Left Cumming, Georgia Darton College North Forsyth HS

In eld Infi 5-9 • 175 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Statesboro, Georgia Statesboro HS

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SOPHOMORE (2008): Saw action in 19 games, including a stretch of six consecutive starts at second base when Jeremy Beckham was injured in late April… batted 9-for-24 (.375) when he filled in with 10 runs scored, five RBI and six walks in addition to his errorless defense… best game came in his final start, going 3-for-4 with four runs scored and a RBI to cap the sweep at Wofford… scored a run in eight straight games, including the streak of six consecutive starts… RBI double off the bench at Mercer… pinch-ran against Georgia Tech and scored a run… went 4-for-11 with five walks in the Wofford series... played in two games of the UNC Greensboro series... posted a .975 fielding percentage… batted .391 against right-handed pitching… reached base six times in eight attempts as the leadoff batter in an inning… was 3-for-4 with a runner at third base and less than two outs… R E D S H I R TFRESHMAN (2007): Made first appearance in New Jersey Tech opener... 2-for-4 (all hits in game one) in series with three runs... double in first at-bat, one RBI, one assist and hit by pitch… made an appearance in the Charleston and Appalachian State series… FRESHMAN (2006): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Named the Blue Devils’ MVP during his sophomore and senior season… All-State by the Georgia Dugout Club… named to the All-Coastal Empire Squad… team captain… won the 2-AAAA regional championship… lettered four years playing for coach Chris Bishop… PERSONAL: Born December 2, 1986 in Statesboro… No. 1 sports highlight was hitting a walk-off 2-run HR with two outs against Greenbrier HS to send Statesboro to the playoffs… his parents have been a major influence… most admires his HS coach Chris Bishop, “For helping me become the player I am today and helping me become an Ea-

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AT DARTON COLLEGE: Earned Second Team All-Conference honors during his sophomore year… his freshman year made 11 starts in 15 appearances while posting a 3.74 ERA… played for coach Chris Case… allowed only 27 earned runs in 65 innings and struck out 71 batters while opponents posted a .278 batting average… HIGH SCHOOL: Named 2005 team MVP… earned AllRegion honors… set the North Forsyth HS record for triples (11)… lettered three years in baseball… played for coach Jim Cahill… PERSONAL: Born November 10, 1987 in Cumming… No. 1 sports highlight was hitting three home runs in a game against Alpharetta HS… his parents have been a major influence, “They are always behind me no matter what happens.”… enjoys bowling, golf, ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee golf, BMX bikes and tug-of-war tournaments… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… son of Ronnie and Susie Bobo… MAJOR: Geography

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Year G- GS AB 2007 44- 28 118 2008 34- 20 79 Totals 78- 48 197

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centage… led the Raiders to a 15-11 record senior year… played for coach Shane Amos… received the 2005 ‘Best Offensive Player’ award… helped Walton win three straight Georgia Dugout Club championships… named to the 2005 Dugout Club All-Tournament Team… PERSONAL: Member of the East Cobb Cardinals summer team, coached by Chris Caldwell... part of the runner-up teams in the 2003 CABA World Series and 2002 USSA World Series then won the 2001 AAU World Series… received the East Cobb ‘Best Offensive Player’ award… born November 1, 1987 in Marietta… No. 1 sports highlight was winning the 18-year old USSSA World Series… his dad has been a major influence, “He has always helped me whenever I needed it.”… most admires Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, “He’s a big guy and a great hitter.”… enjoys fishing, golf and basketball… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… favorite musician is Tim McGraw… son of Andy and Lisa Blackburn… MAJOR: Math

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gle.”… enjoys fishing, winning championships, card games and wearing blue and white… favorite musicians are Jason Aldean and Alan Jackson… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… son of Mike and Deborah Bowles… MAJOR: Business Management

AT BATS 5 at Kennesaw State (4/23/08) HITS 3 at Wofford (4/27/08) RUNS 4 at Wofford (4/27/08) RUNS BATTED IN 2 at Davidson (4/19/08) WALKS 2 on two occasions STOLEN BASES none DOUBLES 1 on four occasions TRIPLES none HOME RUNS none HITTING STREAK 3 games (2008)

1986 in Baltimore, Maryland… No. 1 sports highlight was being the first player from North Harford HS to be selected to the prestigious 2005 Brooks Robinson HS All-Star game at Camden Yards… his father has been a major influence, “For his support, influence in training, weight lifting and life’s situations.”… most admires Pitt CC head coach Tommy Eason, “For teaching me the game of baseball, how to watch and play close attention to every situation the field presents.”… his relative is former MLB standout Mike Bielecki who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves from 1984-99… his uncle James Sartauasi pitched at Clemson… enjoys baseball, playing the drums and listening to music… favorite professional teams are the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Raiders… lists Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows and Live as favorite musical groups… son of James and Deborah Brown… MAJOR: Liberal Arts

#36 MICHAEL BURRUSS M Freshman Catcher C 6-1 • 180 Bats: Left Throws: Right B Marietta, Georgia Sprayberry HS

BOWLES’ CAREER STATISTICS Year G- GS AB R 2006 Redshirted 2007 4- 0 4 3 2008 19- 6 34 13 Totals 23- 6 38 16 Year 2007 2008 Totals

SLG% .750 .382 .421

H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP 2 10 12 OB% .667 .435 .462

1 3 4

0 0 0 PO 0 15 15

0 0 0

1 7 8 A 1 24 25

1 8 9

1 2 3 E 0 1 1

SB SF SH BAVG 0-0 0-0 0-0

0 2 2

0 0 0

.500 .294 .316

FLD% 1.000 .975 .976

#38 JAKE BROWN Junior Pitcher 6-1 • 215 P Bats: Left Throws: Left B Forest Hill, Maryland Pitt CC North Harford HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in baseball… earned AllCounty and All-State honors his senior year… team captain… set a Sprayberry HS record throwing out 68 percent of runners trying to steal… played for coach David Stephenson… PERSONAL: Born May 9, 1990 in Atlanta… No. 1 sports highlight was going 4for-4 (three doubles, one triple) with a walk against Wheeler HS… his father has been a major influence, “He always pushed me to my very best potential, not matter how I hated it at times.”… most admires Max Allen, “He wasn’t always the most talented but he loved baseball and pushed me to be my best.”… his older brother Grant was a standout catcher at Georgia Southern from 2001-04 and twice earned All-Southern Conference honors… enjoys golf, poker, ultimate Frisbee and fishing… favorite professional team is the Los Angeles Dodgers… favorite musicians are Lil Wayne and O.A.R… son of Jim and Sharon Burruss… MAJOR: Information Technology

AT PITT CC: Twice earned All-NJCAA Region X honors, First Team his sophomore year and was tabbed Second Team as a freshman… helped Pitt CC win the Region X conference championship in 2008… team went 40-13 overall in 2008… finished 11-1 with a 2.10 ERA in 15 games (14 starts)… four complete games… pitched two shutouts and shared in another… threw 81.1 innings, giving up 69 hits… 30 runs allowed but only 19 were earned… struck out 76 to just 18 walks issued… played for coach Tommy Eason… HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the Brooks Robinson High School All-Star team in 2005… First Team All-Conference… led the city of Baltimore in strikeouts and strikeouts per inning… selected to Team Maryland, one of the top 30 players in the state… lettered in baseball and basketball… PERSONAL: Born December 28, 11 NCAA Regionals • 2 College e World Series

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CHISMAN’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008

G- GS 28- 0

W 1

L 1

S CG SHO 1 0 0

IP H R ER BB 30.1 35 24 22 19

SO 36

ERA 6.53

#47 MITCHELL FARMER M Freshman Pitcher P 6-0 • 205 Bats: B Left Throws: Left Conyers, Georgia Rockdale County HS

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HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time All-Area pitcher… two-time Rockdale Citizen ‘Player of the Week’… named to the Georgia Senior All-State team… lettered in baseball, wrestling and swimming… played for coach Casey Martin… member of the 2008 East Cobb Yankees, the Connie Mack World Series champion… PERSONAL: Born September 18, 1989 in Conyers… No. 1 sports highlight was when he and his brother combined on a 12-inning, 34-strikeout victory over Loganville HS his senior year… his parents have been a major influence, “They push me harder than anyone and have always been behind me.”… most admires James Beavers… enjoys fishing and cars… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… favorite musical group is Red Hot Chili Peppers… son of Warren and Rose Farmer… MAJOR: Civil Engineering

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Helped the Sanford Mariners win the 2008 New England Collegiate Baseball League title… represented the Mariners in the All-Star game… went 3-1 with a 2.16 ERA in 17 relief appearances for Sanford… FRESHMAN (2008): Made an immediate impact for the bullpen… led the Eagles with 28 appearances, all out of the bullpen… posted a 1-1 record with one save in 30.1 innings… struck out 36 to 19 walks allowed… picked up his first collegiate win throwing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts at Furman… earned a save in the Wofford series by throwing three innings… hard-luck loser against Elon in the SoCon Tournament as he recorded one out but allowed one hit and the runner eventually scored the gamewinning run… pitched a 1-2-3 inning in his first collegiate appearance against Boston College… pitched well in relief at Georgia Tech, two runs on five hits in a season-high 3.1 innings... did not walk a batter and fanned three…pitched 0.2 innings at East Carolina with one K… 2.0 scoreless innings in finale against USC Upstate, giving up one hit and recording a strikeout… threw 2.0 scoreless innings in win at Mercer, walking one while fanning two… appeared two times in Western Carolina series (1.2 IP, one hit, one run, two strikeouts)... 1.1 scoreless innings against Kennesaw State... made two appearances at Elon, striking out the side in game two of series… pitched 1.2 scoreless innings against Jacksonville, allowed bases loaded to start inning but struck out two to help get out of the jam… three strikeouts in 2.0 IP against Appalachian State… made two appearances in the Davidson series (1.2 IP allowed one run on two hits, two strikeouts)… pitched 1.2 scoreless innings against Jacksonville, matching season-high of three strikeouts... two appearances against The Citadel… 1.1 innings against UNC Greensboro in regular season series ( two unearned runs and matched season-high of three strikeouts)… made three appearances in the SoCon Tournament... 1.0 IP in opener versus

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Sophomore Pitcher P 5-11 • 190 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Conyers, Georgia Salem HS

UNCG (one walk and one strikeout)... 0.1 IP against INNINGS PITCHED Elon and UNCG… HIGH 3.1 at Georgia Tech (2/26/08) SCHOOL: Lettered four 3.0 at Wofford (4/28/08) 2.0 Appalachian State (4/12/08) years in baseball and three 2.0 at Mercer (3/18/08) in football at Salem HS… 2.0 USC Upstate (3/12/08) played for coach Chris Da1.2 Jacksonville (4/30/08) vis… team captain in both 1.2 Jacksonville (4/8/08) sports… three-time AllArea selection in baseball STRIKEOUTS and earned the honor twice 3 UNC Greensboro (5/10/08) in football… helped the Sa3 Jacksonville (4/30/08) vannah Chain win the 2007 3 Appalachian State (4/12/08) Barrett Fletcher World Se3 Jacksonville (4/8/08) ries… PERSONAL: Born 3 at Elon (4/6/06) November 10, 1988 in 3 at Georgia Tech (2/26/08) Denbeigh, Virginia… No. 1 sports highlight was winning championships with the Sanford Mariners and Savannah Chain… his dad has been a major influence, “He coached me up and was always there for me. He kept me on the right path and taught me hard work pays off.”… most admires New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, “He plays the game the right way and is a great role model.”… enjoys playing any sport, cards and playing the X-Box… favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Braves and Dallas Cowboys… favorite musical artists are Ludacris and Lil Wayne… son of Richard and Melissa Chisman… MAJOR: Early Childhood Education

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#31 TTRENT FRANZAGO Sophomore P Pitcher 6-3 • 190 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Byron, Georgia Peach County HS FRESHMAN (2008): Made one start in 13 appearances… 1-2 and a 6.50 ERA… made one appearance in the Boston College series, but suffered the loss… missed the next six weeks with an INNINGS PITCHED injury… came on in relief 3.0 Jacksonville (4/30/08) against Kennesaw State 2.2 at Furman (5/17/08) (two runs, one earned, on 2.0 at Wofford (4/27/08) two hits in 1.0 innings)… 2.0 Georgia Tech (4/16/08) worked 0.1 innings during 1.2 at Jacksonville (5/13/08) game three at Elon, allow1.2 North Florida (4/22/08) ing one hit and one walk… 1.2 Boston College (2/23/08) pitched 2.0 innings against STRIKEOUTS Georgia Tech, striking out 3 at Wofford (4/27/08) two… 1.2 scoreless in2 at Furman (5/17/08) nings of relief against North 2 Georgia Tech (4/16/08) Florida, three hits, one 1 on four occasions walk and one strikeout… pitched 2.0 hitless innings against Wofford, striking out a season-high three … earned the start against Jacksonville and recorded his first collegiate victory… did not allow a hit in 3.0 scoreless innings, despite allowing four walks… made one appearance in The Citadel series… pitched a scoreless inning versus Mercer, striking out a batter... only gave up one hit in 1.2 innings at Jacksonville... pitched 2.2 innings at Furman, allowing one run on two hits... made two appearances against UNC Greensboro in the SoCon Tournament, allowed one hit in 1.0 total innings… struck out one and walked one… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in baseball… senior year went 10-2 with a team-leading 0.86 ERA… not only named to the All Houston-Peach County team, but was selected ‘Player of the Year’ in 2007… also tabbed ‘Pitcher of the Year’ in Region 4AAA while earning First Team honors… team won the Region 4-AAA championship his senior

year… selected to the Team Georgia ‘Top 20’… team MVP… received Peach County’s Captains Award and Golden Arm Award… named ‘Best Offensive Player’ his junior year… played for coach Jeffery Bailey… PERSONAL: Born January 24, 1989 in Warner Robins… No. 1 sports highlight was striking out the three, four and five hitters of Team USA while pitching for Team Georgia… his parents have been a major influence, “For pushing me.”, and Chance Reynolds, “For teaching me a lot and helping me get to Georgia Southern.”… most admires Reynolds, “He taught me a lot about baseball and life. He really worked with me throughout my junior and senior years to help me get here.”… enjoys movies, spending time with friends, X-Box 360 and music… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… favorite musical group is the Dave Matthews Band… son of Charles and Sandy Franzago… MAJOR: General Studies

FRANZAGO’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008

G- GS 13- 1

W 1

L 2

S CG SHO 0 0 0

IP H R ER BB 18.0 20 14 13 14

SO 11

ERA 6.50

#6 ROMAN GRIMALDI R Junior Infi In eld 6-0 • 185 Bats: Left Throws: Right B Duluth, Georgia North Florida CC Duluth HS SOPHOMORE (2008): Saw action in 10 games off the bench, and three in a pitching role out of the bullpen… helped set the NCAA single-game home run record, hitting a two-run shot AT BATS against Columbia in the 2 North Florida (4/22/08) 26-8 win... played against HITS USC Upstate, recording a 1 Columbia (3/15/08) putout and three assists at RUNS third base… played in two 1 Columbia (3/15/08) games of the Columbia RUNS BATTED IN series… drew a walk and 2 Columbia (3/15/08) was hit by a pitch in the WALKS 1 at Mercer (3/18/08) win at Mercer… made his STOLEN BASES Georgia Southern pitchnone ing debut at Elon, throwDOUBLES ing a scoreless inning… none matched that with another TRIPLES scoreless inning at Davidnone son… saw action in the HOME RUNS Wofford and UNC Greens1 Columbia (3/15/08) boro (two games) series… HITTING STREAK gave up one earned run on 1 game (2008) a hit and two walks against Jacksonville… AT NORTH FLORIDA CC: Spent a year as a member of the baseball program… HIGH SCHOOL: Four-

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#18 CHRIS JONES Junior Infi In eld 5-10 • 160 B Bats: Right Throws: Right Lithonia, Georgia Lake City CC Redan HS

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AT LAKE CITY CC: Named Second Team All-Conference his sophomore year… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years at Redan HS playing for coach Marvin Pruitt… twice named First Team AllCounty… set the Redan RBI record his senior year… received the Best Hitter Award his junior year… PERSONAL: Born September 18, 1988 in Atlanta… No. 1 sports highlight was when he was chosen in the MLB draft… his parents and little brother have been a major influence, “They are always there for me.”… most admires New England quarterback Tom Brady, “For his mental toughness and the way he keeps his composure and cool under pressure situations, at the same time being competitive and humble.”… enjoys working out, relaxing and reading… favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Hawks… favorite musicians are T.I., Young Jeezy and Lil’ Wayne… son of Emmett and Lana Jones… MAJOR: Business

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FRESHMAN (2008): Made two mid-week starts and 12 appearances in all… went 1-1 with a 6.43 ERA… allowed 26 hits in 21 innings… made one appearance in the Boston College series during game two, throwing 2.1 innings and striking out two… INNINGS PITCHED threw 2.1 innings in Towson 4.1 at North Florida (4/1/08) series opener, allowed two 2.2 USC Upstate (3/11/08) runs on three hits... pitched 2.1 Towson (2/29/08) 2.2 innings against USC 2.1 Boston College (2/23/08) Upstate, giving up two runs 2.0 Mercer (5/5/08) on three hits… saw action 2.0 Georgia Tech (4/16/08) in the Columbia finale, getting charged for three unSTRIKEOUTS earned runs on two hits… 3 Jacksonville (4/30/08) made first collegiate start at 3 North Florida (4/22/08) North Florida, earning win... 2 at North Florida (4/1/08) in a season-high 4.1 innings 2 Boston College (2/23/08) gave up just one run on three hits, walked two and struck out two… earned another start against #21 Georgia Tech, charged for two runs on two hits in 2.0 innings… struck out three in 1.2 innings of work against North Florida… matched his season-

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high of three Ks the next outing versus Jacksonville… 0.2 scoreless innings versus The Citadel… gave up one run on one hit against Mercer… one run allowed against UNC Greensboro and at Jacksonville, both working one inning each game… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball… played for coach Ed Williams… earned AllCounty honors his junior year… member of the Class 4A state championship team in 2007… PERSONAL: Born November 1, 1988 in Columbia, South Carolina… No. 1 sports highlight was winning the state high school baseball title… his dad has been a major influence, “He coached me and got me started playing baseball.”… most admires outfielder Manny Ramirez… enjoys X-Box 360, basketball and television… favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Braves and Dallas Cowboys… favorite musical group is Bone Thugs N Harmony… son of Dan and Donna Hester… MAJOR: Accounting

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year starter in baseball for coach Chan English… twice earned AllCounty honors… posted a career .408 batting average… named to the Baseball America ‘Top 30’ in Georgia and was among the ‘Top 300’ in the nation… two-time team captain… PERSONAL: Helped his summer team the Home Plate Braves win the Southeast Region championship… born August 12, 1987 in Tampa, Florida… his No. 1 sports highlight was during his senior year hitting a home run off current Eagle teammate Andy Moye after Moye struck out the first two batters in the inning… his dad has been a major influence, “He taught me the right way to play and how to compete.”… most admires New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, “He is smooth and always in control. Nothing breaks his cool.”… enjoys sports, ping-pong, drawing and playing X-Box 360… his favorite professional teams are the Boston Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves and Boston Celtics… lists Pink Floyd and Metallica as his favorite musical groups… has a brother-in-law pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers Triple-A affiliate… son of Al and Carolyn Grimaldi… MAJOR: Graphic Design

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#23 KYLE KAMPPI Senior Pitcher P 5-11 • 185 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Savannah, Georgia Benedictine Military School B Turned in another stellar performance for the Orleans Cardinals in the prestigious Cape Cod League last summer… appeared in 12 games, posting a 1-0 record and 0.64 ERA with eight saves… ranked third in the Cape in saves… threw 14 innings, striking out 15 to just four walks allowed… in two years of playing in INNINGS PITCHED the wood bat league al8.0 UNC Greensboro (5/9/08) lowed just one extra base 6.1 at Furman (5/16/08) hit (double in 2007)… JU6.0 at Wofford (4/27/08) NIOR (2008): In 20 appear6.0 Appalachian State (4/12/08) ances worked a variety of 5.2 The Citadel (5/3/08) roles, from long relief to 5.0 at Davidson (4/19/08) short relief, midweek start4.1 vs. UNC Greensboro (5/21/08) er and eventually weekend 4.0 at Elon (4/6/08) starter… got the ball in the 4.0 at Mercer (3/18/08) Eagles’ Southern Conference Tournament opener STRIKEOUTS against UNC Greensboro, 7 Appalachian State (4/12/08) a 21-9 win… following a 6 UNC Greensboro (5/9/08) rocky start to the year in 6 at Davidson (4/19/08) his first four appearances, 5 The Citadel (5/3/08) did not allow a run in four 5 at Elon (4/6/08) straight appearances (5.2 4 vs. UNC Greensboro (5/21/08) 4 at Wofford (4/28/08) innings)… did earn the relief in the series opener against Towson working 1.2 innings… struck out three in 1.1 innings at Bethune-Cookman… made two appearances in the same day at the Keith LeClair Classic, one inning of hitless relief against #15 Michigan then later that night 1.1 innings of hitless relief versus Pittsburgh… two scoreless innings, striking out two against USC Upstate… in the first start of his Georgia Southern career did not allow a run on three hits in four innings at Mercer, picking up the win… three strikeouts in three innings against Western Carolina… in his first SoCon start suffered a loss against Charleston but rebounded with five strikeouts in four innings at Elon… took a no-decision against Appalachian State despite allowing just three runs on six hits in six innings, striking out a career-high seven batters to no walks allowed… followed with two runs in five innings at Davidson, earning the win… struck out six and did not walk a batter for the second straight start… picked up the win the following weekend at Wofford, allowing two earned runs in six innings, striking out five… two weeks later turned in his best all-around performance against UNCG, one run on four hits in eight innings… struck out six and walked just two in a 14-2 win… allowed six hits and struck out three in 6.1 innings at Furman… fanned four in 4.1 innings versus UNCG in the SoCon Tournament… held right-handed batters to a .255 average and .268 opponent batting average with runners in scoring position… in his 10 relief appearances inherited nine run-

ners and only allowed three to score… took over with the bases loaded against Boston College and shut the door, striking out both Eagles… in the summer of 2007 played for the Orleans Cardinals in the Cape Cod … Cardinals led the league posting a staff ERA of 2.77… in 18 innings pitched (12 games), recorded a 1.50 ERA and struck out 15 batters… gave up 10 hits (only one extra-base hit) and three earned runs… SOPHOMORE (2007): Led the Southern Conference with 37 relief appearances during his first year with the Eagles… tied for eighth in the SoCon recording three saves (Georgia Tech, New Jersey Tech and Wofford)… finished tied for the team lead with four wins… struck out the final two batters of the game in his debut at Hawai’i… against Tech allowed two hits in 2.1 innings while striking out two… during the Jacksonville trip got the final out at JU then pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the come-from-behind win at North Florida… earned the save in game two against NJIT, giving up one hit in 1.2 innings while striking out three… pitched a scoreless inning against Kennesaw State in the Eagle Invitational… during his two appearances in the Coastal Carolina Tournament struck out three in two innings… 1.2 hitless innings of relief at sixthranked Clemson… made two appearances in the Lipscomb series, allowing two hits in 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts… gave up one run in two innings at Georgia Tech while fanning two… season-high 3.1 innings at UNC Greensboro with three Ks… picked up his first win of the year against Elon, seeing action in all three games… in the Phoenix series gave up three runs on five hits in five innings, striking out five to no walks allowed… picked up the win against Charleston, allowing one run in 2.2 innings with two strikeouts… did not allow a hit in 4.1 innings (two appearances) at Appalachian State, picking up the win in game two… 1.1 scoreless innings versus Georgia State… two appearances in the Wofford series, allowing one unearned run in 5.2 innings and five Ks... earned the save by pitching three scoreless innings in that series finale… appeared in all three games versus Davidson, combining on a shutout… in 2.2 innings versus the Wildcats gave up two hits and struck out three… picked up the win at home against Mercer, allowing one hit in 2.1 innings… four strikeouts in two appearances at Western Carolina… one run on three hits in 1.2 innings against Elon in the SoCon Tournament… hard-luck loser in the tournament against UNC Greensboro, allowing two unearned runs without a walk and striking out three in two innings of work… AT GARDNER-WEBB: Played one year… nine starts in 21 games… 4-3 with a save and one complete game… 6.04 ERA in 76 innings, allowing 54 runs (51 earned) on 93 hits… struck out 51 to 27 walks… HIGH SCHOOL: Pitched and played in the outfield for coach Wayne Munch at Benedictine… played for Senior Team Georgia in the Sunbelt Classic… All-Coastal Empire selection in 2004 and 2005 by the Savannah Morning News… 7-4 record with a 1.97 ERA and 84 strikeouts as a senior… hit .466 with 28 RBI and 31

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W 4 5 9

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ERA 4.82 6.18 5.56

#5 JONATHAN KING Senior Outfi O eld 6-0 • 180 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Athens, Tennessee Young Harris College McMinn County HS

KING’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008

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JUNIOR (2008): Battled injuries late in the year but did make six starts in 26 appearances… started all three games of the Boston College series in left field... three multi-hit games, batted .467 (7-of15) including three hits in game two of the doubleheader... four runs scored and four RBI... started both games at Georgia Tech… narrowly missed on what would have been a highlight reel catch to end the 10th inning in game two… walked and scored a run against Towson… came on to pinch-hit against Bethune-Cookman, finishing with two hits in three at-bats… scored one run and stole a base against Pittsburgh… came on in first inning of USC Upstate finale as an injury replacement and would draw three walks along with two sacrifice flies… appeared in all four games of the Columbia series off the bench... 0-for-2 but scored 2 runs... at Mercer walked and scored one run… came off the bench two times in Western Carolina series, walked and scored a run in opener… recorded a pinchhit single and scored one run at Elon during game two... however, had to leave the game after injury following his sacrifice bunt and would miss more than two weeks… defensive replacement against North Florida, his first action in more than two weeks… saw action in all three games off the bench at Wofford, two walks and one run scored… drew one walk against Jacksonville… two appearances in the UNC Greensboro series (one walk, one hit, one run scored

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and one RBI)… appeared AT BATS off the bench against Elon 6 Boston College (2/23/08) in the SoCon Tournament, HITS going 1-for-2 with one run 3 Boston College (2/23/08) scored and one walk… AT RUNS YOUNG HARRIS: Earned 2 on two occasions the Distinguished AcaRUNS BATTED IN demic All-American award 2 on two occasions in 2007… two-year memWALKS ber of the program… HIGH 3 USC Upstate (3/12/08) SCHOOL: Lettered four STOLEN BASES 1 on two occasions years in baseball and two in DOUBLES football… played for coach none David Roy… was a twoTRIPLES time All-District 5AAA, twonone time All-Region 2AAA… HOME RUNS twice named All-District none Tournament… selected to HITTING STREAK the Chattanooga Times 3 games (2008) Free Press ‘Best of Preps’ Team… team captain his senior year… PERSONAL: Born July 14, 1987 in Athens, Tennessee… No. 1 sports highlight was playing in the Junior College World Series… his parents have been a major influence, “They have always told me to find something I excel at and do it to my utmost ability.”… most admires New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, “He carries himself as a professional, works hard and plays the game the correct way.”… enjoys hunting, fishing, wakeboarding and playing cards… favorite professional team is the NY Yankees… favorite musician is Gary Allen… son of Keith and Jeanne-Marie King… MAJOR: Finance

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runs… helped team to a 20-9 record and the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs in 2005… batted .388 as a junior… posted a 4-4 record with three saves … fanned 41 batters in just 31 innings of work that season… lettered three years in baseball… team MVP his senior year… two-time all-state selection, including First Team honors in 2005… member of the ‘Top 80’ Georgia Dugout Club… PERSONAL: While playing for the Savannah Chain was the 2005 MVP and the 2004 Best Pitcher… Tournament MVP of the USSSA World Series… member of four National Championship teams with the Chain… born July 11, 1987… his parents have been a major influence, “From the time I could walk they spent many hours rolling ground balls, throwing in the cage and playing catch.”… most admires Coach Hennon, “He’s pushed me to become a good player and a gentleman.”… enjoys the jet ski, water skiing, baseball, golf and hanging out… son of Carl and Kathryn Kamppi... favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, Thrashers and Hawks… favorite musicians are Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean… MAJOR: Business Management

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CHRIS MEDEROS

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P Pitcher 6-5 • 210 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Athens, Georgia Spartanburg Methodist Athens Academy

P Pitcher 6-3 • 170 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Valdosta, Georgia Gordon College Lowndes County HS

AT SPARTANBURG METHODIST: Received the Distinguished Academic All-America and Highest Honor Graduate awards… helped the team to a Region X regular season championship… played his freshman year at Young Harris College… 2007 team was the District 16 champion and advanced to the JUCO World Series… posted a 3-3 record and 3.21 ERA in 25 appearances… struck out 47 batters to 11 walks issued in 46 innings pitched while helping YHC win a GJCAA title... HIGH SCHOOL: First Team All-Northeast Georgia pitcher at Athens Academy… Northeast Georgia ‘Pitcher of the Year’ his senior year… team MVP… finished his career 15-2 with a 0.93 ERA... 117 strikeouts in 95 innings… won three Region 8-A championships… 2004 state runner-up… played for coach Casey Kane… PERSONAL: Born July 19, 1988 in Athens… his dad has been a major influence, “He taught me to do my best, not make excuses and helps me with whatever I need… his dad Jimmy played baseball at Georgia Southern from 1976-78 and spent two years following in the Atlanta Braves organization… enjoys golf and music… favorite musicians are Bob Dylan and The Beatles… son of Jimmy and Lynn Matthews… MAJOR: History

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AT GORDON COLLEGE: Played two years… named ‘Player of the Year’… earned First Team All-America accolades, in addition to First Team All-District and First Team All-Conference… set the Gordon College strikeout record… last year made 14 starts in 15 appearances… 8-2, 2.11 ERA with two complete games… pitched one shutout and combined on four others… fanned 110 batters to just 33 walks in 93.2 innings… helped Gordon to a 40-17 record last year… held opponents to a .221 batting average… during his freshman year helped set a school record with 45 wins and the team was ranked 19th in the final NJCAA national poll… posted a 2-0 record and 2.31 ERA while throwing a complete game… gave up just 34 hits in 39 innings pitched and struck out 40... HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Danny Redshaw… posted an 11-1 record and 1.55 ERA in 2006... recorded four complete games, three saves and 68 strikeouts… named First Team All-Region 1-AAAAA and Honorable Mention All-State AAAAA… PERSONAL: Born May 17, 1987 in Douglas… No. 1 sports highlight was throwing a no-hitter against Colquitt County HS… his dad (All-America shortstop at Valdosta State) and high school coach have been a major influence… most admires Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett, “He’s the best pitcher in the majors.”… enjoys golf… favorite professional team is the Red Sox… favorite music group is Dashboard Confessional… son of Joe and Kathy Mederos… MAJOR: Exercise Science

#4 MATT MILLER

Redshirt-Freshman P Pitcher 6-3 • 200 Bats: Right Throws: Right B West Chester, Pennsylvania W East HS FRESHMAN (2008): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball (4) and football (1)… played for coach Dean Owens… First Team All-Conference… Honorable Mention All-Southeast Region in Pennsylvania… team captain his senior year… 2007 member of the Ches-mont League Champions… PERSONAL: Born September 23, 1988 in West Chester, Pennsylvania… No. 1 sports highlight was advancing to the state quarterfinals his senior year, throwing a complete game shutout… his dad and brother have been a major influence, “They taught me most of my skills and always support me.”… most admires Cole Hamels, “For his demeanor on the field and the way he plays with enthusiasm.”… enjoys fishing, basketball and billiards… favorite musician is Billy Joel… lists the Philadelphia Phillies as his favorite professional team… son of Thomas and Marlene McCafferty… MAJOR: Business

Senior Outfi O eld 5-11 • 185 Bats: B Left Throws: Left Canton, Georgia Woodstock HS JUNIOR (2008): Was enjoying a standout season before suffering an injury in game 14 when he fouled a pitch off his leg in the bottom of the first inning… made two appearances a month later as a pinch-hitter but would have to miss the rest of the year… batted .357 with 18 runs and 12 RBI from his leadoff spot… six doubles, 14 walks, three home runs and two outfield assists… started all three games against Boston College... team-leading .571 batting average (8-for-14) with seven runs scored and 6 RBI... in the series had a 1.000 slugging and .625 on-base percentages... tied two game

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in the finale against the Panthers... 5-for-15 in the sweep of Wofford, recording four runs scored and two doubles… had 10 putouts in the series, including two catches where he robbed a Terrier of a home run… scored three runs and walked three times in the Davidson series… tied a Georgia Southern record with four walks in the finale at The Citadel while scoring a career-high four runs that game… hit a go-ahead 2-run homer in the home win over Mercer… finished the SoCon Tournament 6-for-14, including a home run in consecutive games (Western Carolina and UNC Greensboro), the first time in his career hitting a HR in back-toback games… four runs scored and three RBI in the tournament… his home run was one of four hits against UNCG… batted .444 with the bases loaded… successful 9-of-12 times with a runner at third base and less than two outs… during the summer of 2006 named to the All-Star game in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, playing for the Sanford Mariners… was 1-of-2 at the plate, helping the Northern Division to a win… team finished 26-16, one game back ed Second Team All-NECBL… All NECBL FRESH of the league title… named FRESHMAN (2006): Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American… did not play in the first three weeks of the season, originally was going to redshirt… started all 45 appearances…351 batting average, 38 walks and .475 on-base percentage all ranked second on the team… team-high 12 doubles…three runs against Coppin State and Appalachian State…went 2-for-4 in his first collegiate game against Marshall…five-hit games at Troy and versus UNC Greensboro… multi-hit games in seven of his first nine outings… finished 12th among the SoCon batting leaders, third in on-base percentag age and seventh in total walks… ranked 16th nationally averaging 0 0.84 walks per game… 8-for-10 in pair of games at Troy… seasonhi high three RBI against Coppin State and at Wofford… scored five ru runs in Wofford series… 8-for-14 against UNCG… five hits in Furm man series and at Southern Conference Tournament… four hits in D Davidson and Elon series.. two RBI at Georgia Tech, UNCG (twice) an and Elon… finished his first collegiate series (versus Marshall) 44-for-9 with three runs scored and three walks… batted .500 after hi his first month… season-high seven-game hitting streak twice… hi hit safely in 23-of-26 games during one stretch… ended the seaso son on a five-game hit streak… blasted a home run at Wofford, at E Elon, at Georgia Tech and versus The Citadel… drew three walks in the Coppin State finale… drew two walks on seven occasions… st stole a base at Troy… two outfield assists… two sacrifice flies in ga game two of the Wofford series… hit .320 in league play with 24 ru runs scored, 14 RBI and seven doubles… 25 walks to 14 Ks in SoC Con games… .463 on-base percentage… 12-of-17 with a runner on third and less than two outs… 575 percentage advancing runne ners… HIGH SCHOOL: All-6 AAAAA Region… hit .325 during his ju junior year with 21 walks… played for coach Scott Krug… lettered th three years in baseball… played for the East Cobb Braves and

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records in the BC finale with AT BATS three doubles and five runs 6 on eight occasions scored... 3-for-7 at Georgia HITS Tech... hit a RBI triple in 5 Boston College (2/24/08) game one of the two-game 5 at Troy (3/14/06) series... stole one base, hit 5 UNC Greensboro (4/22/06) a double and walked two RUNS (Tied GS Record) times in the series… 2-for5 Boston College (2/24/08) 12 (both doubles) against RUNS BATTED IN Towson but scored six runs 5 Georgia Tech (2/10/07) WALKS (Tied GS Record) and walked five times in 4 at The Citadel (5/13/07) the series... two RBI and STOLEN BASES was 2-for-2 in stolen bas1 on 10 occasions es… at Bethune-Cookman DOUBLES (Tied GS Record) finished 3-for-5 with two 3 Boston College (2/24/08) runs scored… 3-for-12 at TRIPLES the Keith LeClair Classic... 1 on two occasions hit a 2-run homer against HOME RUNS Michigan... walk-off solo 1 on 12 occasions HR in bottom of 10th inHITTING STREAK ning against Pitt later that 8 games (on two occasions) day... had two walks that game as well… 1-for-5 in game one against USC Upstate... came out of game two with an injury... batted .538 against left-handed pitching… batted .417 with two outs… SOPHOMORE (2007): Finished tied for fourth in the Southern Conference with 21 doubles (.34 per game) and ranked sixth in walks (36/.58 pg)… tied for ninth among the GS season ‘Top 10’ in doubles… scored 55 runs, second-most on the squad… 41 RBI ranked fourth and was tied for third stealing six bases… opened the season hitting two doubles at Hawai’i, part of his four hits (three doubles) in the series and 11 putouts… 3-for-10 in the home sweep of Georgia Tech and drove in a career-high five runs in the opener… scored three runs and had two hits in the two-game trip to Jacksonville… 4-for-9 against New Jersey Tech with two doubles, five runs scored, four RBI, three walks and two stolen bases… scored three runs in the Wiregrass Classic… RBI triple against Troy that weekend… one home run, two walks, had two RBI and two runs scored in the home win over JU… two runs, two walks and two key outfield assists in the Eagle Invitational… finished 3-for-9 in the Coastal Carolina Tournament, including eight putouts and three walks… 5-for-12 in the Lipscomb series including three runs, three RBI and two doubles… 4-for-14 in the Elon series with eight putouts and three walks… batted .333 against Charleston… 3-for-5 with two RBI at Mercer… .400 batting average, four runs and three RBI at Appalachian State… 3-for-8 with four runs scored and four RBI in the two-game home sweep of Georgia State… hit a double and home run while totaling four RBI

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won three tournaments one summer… summer 2004 posted a .448 batting average with 18 RBI and 24 runs scored… All-County… received both the Best Offensive and Best Defensive Awards… team captain… PERSONAL: Born May 11, 1987 in Orlando, Florida… No. 1 sports highlight was, “Hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th to defeat Pittsburgh last year.”… his dad has been a major influence, “He has also told me if I work hard I can become anything I want.”… most admires Chipper Jones, “He is a leader of a team and always works hard.”… enjoys watching sports and working out… lists Three Days Grace as favorite music group and the Atlanta Braves as favorite professional team… son of Doug and Carolyn Miller… MAJOR: General Studies

MILLER’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G- GS 45- 45 62- 61 16- 14 123- 120

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SB SF SH BAVG 171 39 60 12 0 4 21 38 6 1-4 4 3 .351 249 55 70 21 1 5 41 36 4 6-8 3 2 .281 56 18 20 6 1 3 12 14 0 3-5 0 0 .357 476 112 150 39 2 12 74 88 10 10-17 7 5 .315

SLG% .491 .434 .661 .481

OB% .475 .377 .486 .427

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FLD% .967 .961 1.000 .968

#22 ANDY MOYE Sophomore Pitcher P 6-5 • 205 Bats: Right Throws: Right B Alpharetta, Georgia Alpharetta HS REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2008): Shared the team-lead making 14 starts (in 14 appearances)… ranked third in innings pitched and strikeouts… started finale of Boston College series, INNINGS PITCHED allowed two runs on two hits 6.2 The Citadel (5/4/08) in 5.0 innings to earn his 6.0 at Davidson (4/20/08) first win in his GS debut... 5.2 Appalachian State (4/13/08) earned second straight 5.1 at Furman (5/17/08) win in the Towson finale, 5.1 at Charleston (3/30/08) allowed three runs (one 5.1 Columbia (3/16/08) earned) in 5.0 IP... gave up 5.0 on four occasions five hits, walked two batters and struck out four TiSTRIKEOUTS gers… pitched 5.0 innings 8 The Citadel (5/4/08) 7 UNC Greensboro (5/10/08) at East Carolina in Keith 6 at Davidson (4/20/08) LeClair Classic… gave up 4 vs. UNC Greensboro (5/23/08) four earned runs on four 4 at East Carolina (3/9/08) hits while striking out four… 4 Towson (3/2/08) threw 5.1 innings in game 4 Boston College (2/24/08) three of Columbia series... struck out one and did not allow a walk… charged for five runs (three earned) on five hits in 2.0 innings during game

two of Western Carolina series... three walks and two strikeouts… matched season-high of 5.1 IP at Charleston (five runs on eight hits, three Ks and three walks)… went 2.1 innings at Elon, striking out three to one walk… charged for one earned run (three runs scored) off just three hits in then career-high 5.2 innings pitched against Appalachian State but again took a hard-luck loss... three strikeouts and three walks in the game… received a no-decision during game three at Davidson despite then career-highs of 6.0 innings and six strikeouts... allowed two runs on five hits and left game with the lead… did not factor in decision at Wofford (four runs on eight hits in 2.1 innings, striking out three)... careerhighs of eight strikeouts in 6.2 innings pitched against The Citadel (two runs on seven hits)... left with a 5-2 lead but received a no-decision… won his first decision since March when he defeated UNC Greensboro (three runs on five hits in 5.0 innings, three walks)... his seven strikeouts were secondhighest total of season… at Furman pitched 5.1 innings (five runs on nine hits, two strikeouts and no walks)… pitched 3.1 innings against UNCG in the second meeting of the SoCon Tournament... allowed five runs on six hits, walked five and struck out four… FRESHMAN (2007): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Drafted in the 11th round by the New York Mets (334th overall pick)… named one of the Class of 2006 ‘Top 150’ baseball recruits by Baseball America… 8-2 with four saves his junior year... posted a 2.04 ERA in 72.1 innings, allowing 51 hits, 19 walks and striking out 71… ended his sophomore year 6-1 with two saves in 48 innings… won the Class 5-A championship at Blessed Trinity HS with coach Andy Harlin… transferred to Alpharetta HS and played for coach Dan Corsi... lettered two years there in baseball… his senior year set records in wins (8), innings pitched (87.0), strikeouts (117) while also posting impressive numbers in ERA (1.54) and strikeouts in a game (15)… also set offensive records with 40 hits and 14 doubles… hit .385 as the squad advanced to the second round of the playoffs… First Team All-County… All-Area by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution… AJC High School ‘Athlete of the Week’ in April 2006… PERSONAL: Member of the East Cobb Braves 2005 NABF National Championship team… No. 1 sports highlight was throwing a combined no-hitter with his older brother… his grandfather Robert Loftin, who played professional baseball for the New York Giants, has been a major influence, “He taught me to work hard and follow my dreams.”… most admires Josh Beckett, “For his work ethic and determination.”… enjoys golf and fishing… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… favorite musical group is Linkin Park… born September 11, 1987 in Jacksonville… son of Joe and Terri Moye… MAJOR: Business

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#2 ERIC PHILLIPS

Senior Infi In eld 5-9 • 165 Bats: Right Throws: Right B Roswell, Georgia Roswell HS Enters his senior year with a streak of 169 consecutive games started, all at shortstop… JUNIOR (2008): Third Team CoSIDA Academic All-District… one of three Eagles to start in all 58 games… career-highs of 13 doubles, 37 runs scored, 31 RBI, four hit by pitches, five stolen bases and .957 fielding percentage… hit second-ever home run, a 3-run shot during game two (his 21st birthday) which helped break the NCAA single-game home run record against Columbia (14 HR)... in the Boston College series batted .417 (5-for-12) with four runs, two walks, three doubles and no errors in 11 AT BATS chances… three putouts 6 at The Citadel (5/13/07) HITS and 10 assists with no er4 USC Upstate (3/12/08) rors in the Towson series… 4 USC Upstate (3/11/08) started key inning-ending RUNS double play in game three 3 on two occasions to preserve a one-run RUNS BATTED IN lead… batted 6-for-12 at 6 USC Upstate (3/12/08) the Keith LeClair ClasWALKS sic (two runs scored)... 3 at Wofford (5/20/06) first RBI of the year came STOLEN BASES against #15 Michigan… 1 on 10 occasions torched USC Upstate at DOUBLES the plate, finishing 8-for-8 2 on three occasions in the two-game series... TRIPLES drove in career-high six 1 Davidson (5/5/07) runs in finale... that capped HOME RUNS a stretch of eight days in 1 Columbia (3/15/08) which his average jumped 1 at Jacksonville (2/13/07) HITTING STREAK from .200 to a season-high 8 games (2007) .404… 3-for-15 in the Columbia series (scored three runs and drove in three)… 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI at Mercer… scored two runs in the Western Carolina series (three sacrifice bunts and one

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HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four yyears in baseball, four in basketball and twice in football… junior and senior years named ‘Offensive Player of the Year’… Area ‘Newcomer of the Year’ as a junior in baseball and sophomore year in basketball… USA Classic All-Tournament team… his senior year named Area ‘Player of the Year’ in both baseball and basketball… named Most Valuable Player his senior year in both sports… selected to the Georgia All-State team… received the Coach’s Award… named Carrollton HS ‘Male Athlete of the Year’… in basketball earned Second Team All-Area honors… Honorable Mention All-Area his senior year in football… played for coach Craig George… PERSONAL: Born July 16, 1990 in Villa Rica… No. 1 sports highlight was hitting a solo home run in

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Freshman Infi In eld 6-2 • 195 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Carrollton, Georgia Carrollton HS

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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL: Lettered three years in baseball playing for coach Greg Gilbert… two-time All-Conference pick… First Team All-Area in 2008… his junior year posted a 5-1 record and impressive 0.27 ERA in 42 innings… allowed just 24 hits and struck out 52 batters to just eight walks issued… in the summer of 2006 and 2007 helped his summer team to the American Legion Region 3 championship and Pennsylvania state runner-up finish… PERSONAL: Drafted in the 39th round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers… born December 28, 1989 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania… from the same area as former Eagle standout pitcher A.J. Battisto… No. 1 sports highlight was striking out 16 batters in six innings during a game his senior year… his parents have been a major influence, “For always pushing me in the right direction so I can obtain my goals.”… most admires coach Gilbert, coach Stoltzfus and coach Bretz, “For teaching me the game of baseball since I was in middle school and the right way to play the game.”… enjoys fishing, basketball and watching Family Guy with friends… favorite professional teams are Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and Flyers… favorite musical groups are Cassidy and Lil Wayne… son of Brian and RaNelle Murray… MAJOR: Undecided

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the sixth inning against Dunwoody HS to go ahead 3-2, then hitting a 3-run shot the next inning to make it 6-2… his parents have been a major influence, “Ever since I was little they have always pushed me to do my best in everything.”… most admires his high school basketball coach Tim Criswell, “He’s an amazing athlete and made it to Triple-A in baseball.”… his mom was an All-America basketball player at West Georgia… his dad ran track at West Georgia, had an uncle play football for the Wolves, cousin run track at Georgia Southern and another played football at West Alabama… enjoys all sports, the lake, fishing and hunting… lists Atlanta Braves as his favorite professional team… favorite musician is Tim McGraw… son of Terry and Lisa Phillips… MAJOR: Business

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sac fly)... scored career-high three runs in the College of Charleston series opener... one hit each against North Florida and Kennesaw State midweek… at Elon finished with two runs scored and two RBI... two hits in series finale… went 2-for-3 in the Jacksonville game with two walks, one RBI and a stolen base… two hits at Davidson and scored four runs, including two in the finale... hit by two pitches in game three… had two hits in series opener at Wofford and two RBI in the series... three hits against Jacksonville (two RBI, one run scored, one double and one walk)… 4-for-12 versus The Citadel... three hits, three RBI, career-high tying three runs scored in opener while not committing an error in 14 chances… no errors in five opportunities throughout the UNC Greensboro series, two sacrifice bunts in the finale… recorded two hits in first two games of Furman series (three runs, one stolen base)… went 4-for-13 in the SoCon Tournament… drove in two runs in each game against UNC Greensboro... error in opener snapped a streak of 12 straight errorless games… batted .339 against left-handed pitching… 6-for-8 with the bases loaded… .640 percentage with a runner on third and less than two outs… SOPHOMORE (2007): The only player to start in all 62 games… led the team with seven sacrifice hits… grounded into just two double plays in 213 at-bats… .947 fielding percentage…286 batting average was 50 points higher than his freshman year… started the year on a 7-game hitting streak, including multihit games during the final three contests… did not commit an error in eight attempts in the Hawai’i series… one of his three hits was an infield bunt… 3-for-6 in the Georgia Tech series, posting a .571 on-base percentage… finished the two-game series in Jacksonville 4-for-7, including his first career home run at JU… .600 on-base percentage and three RBI in the two-game sweep… 3-for-7 against New Jersey Tech with three RBI and three walks… finished the Eagle Invitational 3-for-12 with two runs, three RBI and no errors in 12 chances… batted .300 at the Coastal Carolina Tournament with no errors... 6-for-10 in the sweep of Lipscomb, recording two hits in all three games… two runs, four RBI, two doubles, three walks and a pair of stolen bases against the Bison… batted 5-for-11 against Furman… hit a 3-run double in the finale win at UNC Greensboro, just missing a grand slam by inches… had 12 assists and four putouts without an error at UNCG… 4-for-12 against Elon and 3-for-12 in the Charleston series… three hits at Appalachian State… 2-for-2 against Georgia State with two runs scored and two walks… made his 100th consecutive start in game two of the Davidson series… batted .364 against the Wildcats with one double and his first career triple… no errors in 16 chances at The Citadel… 3-for-10 in the SoCon Tournament… all three hits came against Elon in the opener, matching a career-high... nearly equal in batting average against left-handed (.291) and right-handed (.285) pitching… posted a .395 batting average and 16 of his 25 RBI came with two

ou outs… FRESHMAN (2006): Missed the first seven games of the ye year, came on as a defensive replacement the next game and then st started the final 49 games at shortstop…team-leading 12 sacrifice bu bunts… posted a .934 fielding percentage… season-high three hi at Georgia Tech… season-high three RBI at Davidson… drew hits th three walks in Wofford finale…scored two runs on six occasions… tw hits against LeMoyne, UNC Asheville, Davidson, Western Cartwo ol olina, UNC Greensboro (twice), Elon, Charleston and App State in the SoCon Tournament… 4-for-11 against UNCG… 4-for-12 at C Charleston with a pair of doubles… four doubles in four hits during co consecutive games at Elon and Charleston, drove in three runs th those games…committed one error during a 14-game stretch the fin nal month of the season… four multi-RBI games…seven putouts an 10 assists without an error at Elon and in the UNCG series… and se season-high six assists against Marshall and UNCG…2-for-4 with th bases loaded…10-of-13 with a runner at third and less than the tw outs…55 percent success rate advancing runners… HIGH two S SCHOOL: An All-Area selection…member of the Class AAAAA ‘E ‘Elite Eight’ team… hit .328 and committed just one error during hi junior year, a .990 fielding percentage…played for coach Mike his P Power…won the Defensive award at his high school… PERSONA Born March 15, 1987 in Atlanta… on the 2004 East Cobb YanAL: ke posted a .319 batting average, scoring 28 runs while drawing kees 23 walks…won the Connie Mack World Series in 2003 and 2005… No. 1 sports highlight was winning the Connie Mack World Series… his parents have been a major influence, “They have always been there for me with whatever I’ve needed.”…most admires James Beavers, “He cares more for his players than any other man I’ve ever known.”…enjoys fishing and golf… lists the Atlanta Braves and Falcons as his favorite professional team… lists Lynard Skynrd as his favorite music group… son of Gary and Liz Pierce… engaged to Ashley Hylton… MAJOR: Finance

PIERCE’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals

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AB 144 213 213 570

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JUNIOR (2008): Third on the team batting .365 and 19 stolen bases… put up impressive offensive numbers that more than surpassed his previous two-year totals in: hits, runs scored, doubles, home runs, RBI, walks, sacrifice hits and stolen bases… accounted for one of the NCAA record 14 home runs hit during AT BATS game two of the Columbia 7 on two occasions series… in his first start of HITS the season (versus Tow5 Towson (2/29/08) son) went career-high RUNS 5-for-6 batting with three 4 on three occasions RBI, two runs scored and RUNS BATTED IN two doubles… his fifth hit 3 on five occasions was a walk-off single in the WALKS ninth to win the game… fin2 on three occasions ished the weekend 9-for-14 STOLEN BASES with five runs and five RBI... 3 at Wofford (4/25/08) stole 4-of-5 bases, including DOUBLES two in game two... matched 2 Towson (2/29/08) then career-high of two TRIPLES none runs scored in games one HOME RUNS and two… finished 2-for-5 1 on eight occasions at Bethune-Cookman... HITTING STREAK 3-for-9 at the Keith LeClair 15 games (2008) Classic, two hits against East Carolina... 4-for-10 against USC Upstate (five RBI and two runs scored)... just missed by inches on grand slam in the series opener, settling instead for a three-run double but did hit a 2-run homer in the finale... had at least one hit in every game of Columbia series (6-for-18 with seven runs scored and three RBI)... then season-high three runs scored in finale... finished 4-for-11 (.364) versus Western Carolina with six runs scored and one RBI... had his career-best 15-game hitting streak snapped in the finale, went 29-for-67 at the plate... career-high four runs scored in WCU opener… two hits and two RBI in the Charleston opener (3-for-12 in the series with three RBI and two walks)… finished the Elon series with two RBI in two games… recorded two hits and two runs scored in win over Jacksonville… 7-for-14 against Appalachian State with three multi-hit games (three runs scored and two RBI)... three hits in the Georgia Tech game, including a 2-RBI single... two hits at Davidson and scored twice... two multi-hit games in midweek series against North Florida and Kennesaw State... three hits, three runs and two RBI versus UNF... two infield singles at Kennesaw and a RBI... one stolen base each game… went 7-for-16 at Wofford with three multi-hit games... seven runs scored, including career-high tying four in game two... four RBI on the weekend, including three in finale... knocked one double and two home runs against the Terriers… three hits (five at-bats) and matched career-high of four runs

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Senior O Outfi eld 6-0 • 195 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Marietta, Georgia Sprayberry HS

scored against Jacksonville... that game against the Dolphins hit a HR for the third straight game, a shot that tied the team’s singleseason HR record... his HR was second of three straight homers hit... 3-for-14 against The Citadel (two runs scored and 1 RBI)… 6-for-13 versus UNC Greensboro (seven runs scored, four RBI, three doubles and two walks)… finished 3-for-10 hitting at Furman with three walks, one stolen base (two hits and two RBI in game one)… recorded three hits in a career-high seven at-bats against UNCG in the SoCon Tournament opener... scored two runs and had one RBI... went 0-for-1 against Elon before suffering a hit by pitch in the face and had to leave the game… batted .400 against left-handed pitching and .354 versus righties… 4-for12 with the bases loaded… .360 with runners in scoring position… .556 with a runner on third and less than two outs… SOPHOMORE (2007): Explosive start to the year, batting .523 during the first month (23-of-44) with 10 runs scored and 11 RBI… battled a preseason ankle injury… season-high three hits (3-for-3) in the Hawai’i finale, which matched his hit total from all his freshman year… finished the Georgia Tech series 2-for-6 with two runs scored and RBI… equaled career-high of three hits at North Florida, including a career-high three RBI… 6-for-12 in the New Jersey Tech series, two hits in all three games… two doubles, three RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases against the Highlanders… stole his fourth base of the year in the home win against Jacksonville… led the team with an 8-for-11 effort in the Eagle Invitational… three hits in the opener against Brown, two hits (including first career home run) and career-high three RBI in game two against Brown, then matched career-high of three hits against Kennesaw State… scored a run against Lipscomb… pinchran against Western Carolina during the SoCon Tournament and scored a run… REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2006): Made two starts in 26 games (Saint Joseph’s and Jacksonville)… 1-for-2 with a RBI and two runs scored against SJU… single and scored run against Coppin State… single, RBI and run scored against Western Carolina… scored a run in two games of the Wofford series… registered nine outfield putouts, including four versus SJU… FRESHMAN (2005): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered all four years for coach Terry Cadenhead… team captain as a junior and senior… named All-Cobb County and earned inclusion on Dugout Club All-Tournament Team… set the team record for batting average with runners in scoring position (.667)… Region 5-A champions in 2002... helped guide Yellow Jackets to a regional title as a freshman and his AAU team to a national championship… PERSONAL: Born on January 27, 1986 in Marietta… No. 1 sports highlight was his walk-off single against Towson last year… his dad has been a major influence, “For the work ethic.”… admires Michael Jordan for his work ethic, leadership and ability to come through in clutch situations… enjoys listening to music and watching movies… lists Atlanta Braves as favorite professional team… chose Ludacris as favorite musician… son of Ken and Phyllis Porter… MAJOR: Finance

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PORTER’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 Totals Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G- GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP SB SF SH BAVG Redshirted 26- 2 19 10 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 0-0 0 1 .158 26- 16 59 12 23 4 0 1 11 4 0 6-8 0 2 .390 53- 48 219 59 80 13 0 7 45 21 5 19-24 1 6 .365 105- 66 297 81 106 17 0 8 58 27 5 25-32 1 9 .357 SLG% Redshirted .158 .508 .521 .495

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#29 PAT SMITH Redshirt-Freshman Outfield 5-11 • 170 O Bats: Right Throws: Right B New Castle, Delaware New Castle HS

VINCE SMITH Redshirt-Freshman O Outfield 6-2 • 205 B Bats: Right Throws: Right Kingsland, Georgia Camden County HS FRESHMAN (2008): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football (3) and baseball (3)… earned All-Region honors his final three years… three-time pick to the All-Coastal Empire squad… played for Coach Jay Lasley… PERSONAL: Born November 21, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana… No. 1 sports highlight was going to the Final Four in state during his senior year of baseball… his father has been a major influence, “He has always been there to help or push me.”… most admires Coach Corse, his linebackers coach in high school, “The intensity he brought to practice and the way he made me a better athlete.”… enjoys fishing, playing racquetball and the beach… favorite professional teams are the Chicago Cubs and Indianapolis Colts… favorite music group is Rascal Flats… son of Victor and Diane Smith… MAJOR: Therapeutic Recreation

FRESHMAN (2008): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in both baseball (4) and basketball (2)… played for Coach Paul Niggebrugge… First Team All-State as a centerfielder following his senior year… helped lead Caravel Academy to the 2006 state championship and a runner-up finish in 2007… PERSONAL: Born January 24, 1989 in Claymont, Delaware… No. 1 sports highlight was going to consecutive state titles in 2006 and 2007… his parents have been a major influence, “They have always inspired me to get better and have always been there for me.”… most admires his HS coach Paul Niggebrugge, “He taught me so much throughout my high school career and made me the player I am today.”… has a relative Tim Smith who is a senior at Saint Joseph’s… enjoys baseball, television, movies, watching college sports and XBox 360… favorite professional teams are the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and Flyers… favorite musical group is Pink Floyd… son of Joe and Lisa Smith… MAJOR: Business

#11 COLIN SNOW Freshman Pitcher P 6-2 • 230 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Alpharetta, Georgia Alpharetta HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in baseball… set HS records for career wins (10), ERA (1.43), strikeouts (164), shutouts (6), season ERA (1.18) and season shutouts (4)… two-time All-Area team… selected All-Region 6-AAAAA his senior year… played for coach Brock Radaker… helped the U-16 East Cobb Titans win the 2007 Perfect Game BCS National Championship… PERSONAL: Born June 5, 1990 in Kettering, Ohio… No. 1 sports highlight was winning the Most Valuable Pitcher award at the BCS National Championship in summer 2007… most admires Olympic recordsetter Michael Phelps, “For his passion and intensity.”… his sister Lindsay played soccer two years at Stony Brook… enjoys fishing and Guitar Hero… lists Chicago Bears and Boston Red Sox as favorite professional teams… favorite musical group is Disturbed… son of Jeff and Alison Snow… MAJOR: Business

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JUNIOR (2008): Started six times in 29 games played, including one against UNC Greensboro in the Southern Conference Tournament… posted a .972 fielding percentage mainly at first base… made two appearances in the Boston College series, recording three putouts at first base… played in all three games of the Towson series... hit game-tying two-run double as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the ninth in series opener and would score the game-winning run… hit AT BATS by pitch and scored a run 7 Wofford (4/27/07) against #15 Michigan… HITS four putouts in the finale 3 Columbia (3/17/08) against USC Upstate… 3 vs. UNC Greensboro (5/25/07) 1-for-1 in pinch-hit role 3 Georgia State (4/25/07) versus Western Carolina... 3 at Appalachian State (4/22/07) started at North Florida and 3 at Mercer (3/1/06) went 1-for-4… appeared in RUNS all three games of the Elon 3 on two occasions series, registering six putRUNS BATTED IN outs at first base… pinch3 on three occasions hit RBI infield single against WALKS Georgia Tech… scored one 2 on two occasions run at Davidson… earned STOLEN BASES start at first base against 1 at Appalachian State (4/22/07) Kennesaw State... 1-for-4 DOUBLES with double and one run 2 Columbia (3/17/08) scored but biggest play durTRIPLES ing 11-inning win was a key none defensive stop, diving for HOME RUNS ball and getting force out at 1 on four occasions home to keep at least two HITTING STREAK runs from scoring… saw 5 games (2008) action in all three games at Wofford, RBI on a sacrifice fly… one run in two at-bats against Jacksonville… earned start against Mercer, 2-for-4 with one double, run scored, 14 putouts and one assist at first base… made two appearances against UNC Greensboro in the regular season series... played in two games at the SoCon Tournament... .306 against right-handed pitching… 3-for-5 with a runner on third and less than two outs… SOPHOMORE (2007): Started 14 times during the final month of the season… saw action at first and third base… seven putouts in game two at Hawai’i… career-high three RBI in the series opener against New Jersey Tech… delivered a pinch-hit RBI single and scored a run in the Charleston finale… 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI in his first start of the year, game three at Appalachian State… started both games of the Georgia State series, finished 4-for-9 with four runs scored… career-highs

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Infi In eld 6-0 • 210 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Moultrie, Georgia Colquitt County HS

of three hits and three runs in the finale… delivered the game-winning RBI in the bottom of the 12th inning in game one of the Wofford series… 4-for-13 against the Terriers with two runs, six RBI and two walks… matched his career-high of three RBI in game two of the series… hit a 2-run homer in the Davidson series, totaling four RBI that weekend… two hits in the series opener at The Citadel… started all three games at Western Carolina, going 2-for-10 and was hit by a pitch… went 3-for-4 against UNC Greensboro at the SoCon Tournament, tying his career-high hit total… delivered a key sacrifice bunt and recorded two putouts against Western in the Eagles’ come-from-behind win at the tournament… REDSHIRTFRESHMAN (2006): Made 10 starts… 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored at Mercer… scored four runs in Saint Joseph’s series… season-high two RBI at Wofford, SJU and Mercer… hit a home run against SJU, Mercer and Western Carolina… started games at third base and designated hitter… two runs scored against SJU (twice) and Mercer… hit by pitch six times… tied for team lead with three pinch-hits… .462 BA with two outs… FRESHMAN (2005): Redshirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years each in baseball and football… played for coach Jerry Croft, Tony Kirkland and Keith Croft… All-Region his junior and senior year… as a junior, helped guide the Packers to a state title and a region championship as a sophomore… All-State his senior year… Second Team AllRegion his junior year in football… September b ll PERSONAL: PERSONAL Born B S t b 6, 1985 in Moultrie… No. 1 sports highlight was having three RBI, including a HR and game-winning double in the state championship… his parents and summer coaches have been a major influence, “They always believed in me and supported me in what I did.”… most admires Derek Jeter, “He is a team player, always plays hard and puts the team first.”… enjoys hunting, fishing and playing all sports… Atlanta Braves is favorite professional team… married to Megan Southwell… son of Edgar and Connie Southwell… MAJOR: Health/Physical Education

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JAKE WARE Sophomore Infi In eld 5-11 • 170 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Statesboro, Georgia Statesboro HS REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2008): Helped set a NCAA record accounting for one of the 14 home runs hit during game two of the Columbia series… played in all three games of the Boston College series, getting a start during game two at second base... recorded first collegiate hit in the series… appeared in one game at Georgia Tech… pinch-running role in game one of the Towson series… saw action in finale against USC Upstate… played in AT BATS two games of Columbia se4 Boston College (2/23/08) ries... lined a two-run douHITS ble in the finale... finished 1 on three occasions the series 2-for-3 with one RUNS run scored and three RBI... 1 on five occasions walked and scored one RUNS BATTED IN run at Mercer… pinch-run2 Columbia (3/17/08) ning appearance at Elon… WALKS pinch-ran against Georgia 1 on two occasions Tech and scored a run… STOLEN BASES played in two of the Wofford none games, one run in game DOUBLES two and recorded an assist 1 Columbia (3/17/08) in series opener… played TRIPLES in two games against UNC none Greensboro (one walk and HOME RUNS scored one run)… FRESH1 Columbia (3/15/08) MAN (2007): Joined the HITTING STREAK team as a walk-on… red2 games (2008) shirted… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in baseball, once in basketball and

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once in football… played baseball for coach Chris Bishop… team MVP his senior year… named to the Georgia All-State All-Star game… the Southeast Georgia team won the silver medal… set a Statesboro HS record hitting .530 in a season… team won the Region 2-AAAA championship his junior year… member of the 2004 Region 2-AAAA football team… PERSONAL: No. 1 sports highlight was pitching a complete game against Greenbrier his junior year when current Eagle teammate Kevin Bowles hit a walk-off home run sending the Blue Devils to the state playoffs… his parents have been a major influence, “For their support and encouragement.”… most admires St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Albert Pujols, “For his faith in Jesus, humble attitude and energy he brings to each game.”… enjoys golf, basketball, ping-pong, reading, fishing and watching his brothers play sports … favorite professional team is the St. Louis Cardinals… favorite musical group is Rascal Flatts… his dad Mitch was a standout quarterback at Southwest Missouri State and former offensive coordinator for the Georgia Southern football team… son of Mitch and Judy Ware… born October 10, 1987 in Springfield, Missouri… MAJOR: International Studies with a minor in Spanish

WARE’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2008 Year 2008

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#12 BRIAN WILKERSON B Sophomore Pitcher P 6-2 • 200 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Bonaire, Georgia Houston County HS SOPHOMORE (2008): Spent most of the year recovering from an off-season injury… saw his first action of the 2008 season at East Carolina, where he gave up one run on two hits in 1.0 innings… C charged for one run on two ch hits in 1.0 innings versus hi Columbia, walking one and C INNINGS PITCHED striking out one… missed st 9.0 Brown (3/2/07) the final two months of the th 8.0 at UNC Greensboro (3/30/07) season… se FRESHMAN 8.0 vs. Ball State (3/9/07) (2007): Impressive debut (2 7.0 New Jersey Tech (2/17/07) season, finishing the year se 6.2 Georgia Tech (2/11/07) tied for third in the Southtie ern Conference making 17 er STRIKEOUTS 9 Elon (4/6/07) starts and tied for first with st 7 at Western Carolina (5/18/07) two complete games… tied tw 5 at Clemson (3/14/07) for the staff lead with four fo 5 vs. Ball State (3/9/07) wins… also led the staff in w 4 on five occasions innings pitched (89.2) while in second in strikeouts (63)… se

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AT ANDREW COLLEGE: Batted .324 last year with 37 runs, nine doubles, four home runs, 31 RBI, 26 walks and a .403 on-base percentage… earned All-Tournament team honors his freshman year… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball and football… helped Lowndes win consecutive state football titles in 2004 and 2005… played for coach Danny Redshaw… HS teammate of fellow Eagle Chris Mederos… during his senior year hit .385 and posted a .486 average with runners in scoring position… recorded nine doubles, four home runs, 25 RBI and 22 runs scored while throwing out 41 percent of runners trying to steal… First Team All-Region 1-AAAAA pick… PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1988 in Valdosta… No. 1 sports highlight was winning consecutive state championships… his uncle Greg Holm who played football at Florida State has been a major influence, “He taught me the game.”… most admires HS baseball coach Danny Redshaw, “He taught me much about the game and the game of life.”… enjoys hanging out with friends… favorite professional team is the Miami Dolphins… favorite musician is Young Jeezy… son of Randy and Kim Williams… MAJOR: Business Management

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started game three of the Hawai’i series and carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning… got two outs before three consecutive base hits (the only hits by Hawai’i) accounted for both runs… walked two and struck out two that game… picked up his first collegiate win against 11th-ranked Georgia Tech, a televised game… gave up seven hits in 6.2 innings, allowing three runs and two walks while striking out three… earned the win in game two against New Jersey Tech, allowing three runs in seven innings while fanning four… pitched a complete game win over Brown in the Eagle Invitational, allowing two runs on eight hits… pitched eight solid innings defeating Ball State in the Coastal Carolina Tournament… gave up one run on just four hits, striking out five Cardinals… struck out five in 5.1 innings at sixth-ranked Clemson… struck out four in 4.2 innings against Furman… pitched his second complete game of the year, but dropped a 2-0 decision at UNC Greensboro… only runs came on a seventh inning home run, allowed four hits and struck out four… season-high nine strikeouts against Elon in 6.1 innings… gave up two runs on seven hits at Western Carolina, striking k worked k d 4.2 4 2 innings i i i t UNC out seven in five innings of work… against Greensboro in the SoCon Tournament, striking out four… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in football and four in baseball… Region 1-AAAAA ‘Player of the Year’ in baseball… two-time team Most Valuable Player… received the Lowest ERA award… struck out 113 batters his senior year… 10-2 with a 0.99 ERA during his junior year, fanning 92 batters… as a sophomore finished 8-3 with a 1.57 ERA and 101 Ks… member of the 2006 Barrett Fletcher National Championship team, the Savannah Chain… received the Best Offense award batting .513 with six home runs… PERSONAL: Selected to play for Team Georgia for two years… pitched a 3-hit shutout to beat Team Oklahoma in the Sunbelt Classic... in 2004 pitched a no-hitter for Team Pendleton in the World Series championship game… in 2005 he also pitched a shutout in the Connie Mack state championship game… played for coach Andy Gentry… No. 1 sports highlight was his first collegiate start at home against nationally-ranked Georgia Tech and winning the game 7-3 which was televised live… his dad has been a major influence, “He was my coach through Little League and taught me the fundamentals.”… most admires pitching coach Jason Beverlin, “A successful professional athlete and very effective pitching coach.”… enjoys fishing, family time and going to football games… played for coaches Roger Wilkinson and Ken Coates for the Pendleton Baseball program… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves… favorite musical group is Chevelle… he and his wife Katie are parents of a son, Carter… son of Dean and Mary Wilkerson… born March 15, 1988 in Warner Robins… MAJOR: Business Management

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#3 A.J. WIRNSBERGER A Junior In eld Infi 6-0 • 180 Bats: B Right Throws: Right Tuscaloosa, Alabama Paul W. Bryant HS SOPHOMORE (2008): Second Team All-Southern Conference… one of 19 Eagles all-time to record 60 runs scored/RBI in a season… Georgia Southern and Southern Conference record holder hitting three grand slams in a season… currently tied for second in the SoCon for career grand slams (3)… helped the Eagles set a NCAA record accounting for one of the 14 home runs hit during game two of the Columbia series… one of three Eagles to start AT BATS all 58 games last year… 7 New Jersey Tech (2/16/07) ranked 90th nationally in HITS runs scored, 13th in home 4 at Furman (5/16/08) runs, 22nd in RBI per game 4 at Davidson (4/19/08) and 71st in slugging per4 Wofford (4/29/07) centage (.668)… ranked 4 Georgia Tech (2/11/07) tied for 10th among the GS RUNS season home run leaders… 4 at Davidson (4/19/08) batted .357 (5-for-14) in the RUNS BATTED IN Boston College series with 7 Wofford (4/29/07) four RBI... extended hitWALKS ting streak to eight games 2 on four occasions (carried over from 2007)... STOLEN BASES three RBI came in finale 1 on nine occasions victory… finished the TowDOUBLES (Tied GS Record) son series 5-for-14 (.357) 3 Georgia Tech (2/11/07) with four runs, seven RBI, TRIPLES one double and two home 1 on four occasions runs... first career grand HOME RUNS slam came in the first inning 2 UNC Greensboro (5/10/08) of game two, recording five 2 UNC Greensboro (5/9/08) RBI that game... hit a 2-run 2 at Davidson (4/19/08) homer in game three… 2 Kennesaw State (4/2/08) 3-for-10 at the Keith Le2 at The Citadel (5/13/07) GRAND SLAM Clair Classic... tied a then UNC Greensboro (5/10/08) career-high with three runs Western Carolina (3/21/08) scored against #15 MichiTowson (3/1/08) gan... against USC Upstate HITTING STREAK went 2-for-7 with four runs 13 games (2008) scored... again matched career-high with three runs scored in finale... versus Columbia went 7-for-15 at the plate with seven runs scored, including twice matching his personal-high of three runs scored... seven RBI, including four in the finale, and two homers… finished Western Carolina series 4-for-12 with four runs scored and six RBI... nailed two home runs, including a grand slam in the opener... matched career-high of three runs scored in finale… 4-for-14 during the Charleston series (four runs scored, including three in the opener, three RBI, one double, one

home run and two stolen bases)… 2-for-4 at North Florida... two home runs against Kennesaw State, his second career two-home run game (two runs scored and three RBI) to extend his hitting streak to 13 games… however, hitting streak came to an end in game one of Elon series... two hits in the Appalachian State series including a solo HR… at Davidson went 6-for-14… four hits, four runs scored and season-high six RBI during game two in addition to his double and third career 2-home run game… two hits (including a home run), two runs scored and RBI versus North Florida... hit a double and one run scored at Kennesaw State… went 4-for13 in the Wofford series with four runs scored and eight RBI, including four driven in during the series opener... one triple and hit a home run in each game of series... 3-for-4 against Jacksonville with two runs scored, three RBI, two doubles and two walks... 7-for-14 against The Citadel (four runs scored and five RBI)... hit a double and home run in game two... two RBI in games two and three… nine-game hitting streak came to an end against Mercer... recorded two consecutive two home run games in the UNC Greensboro series... 5-for13 with five runs scored and nine RBI, including four RBI in opener and five in game two (grand slam)... two hits at Jacksonville… 4-for13 at Furman with two RBI and matched career-high of four hits in game two… 4-for-14 in the SoCon Tournament with four runs and three RBI... all hits, runs and RBI came against UNC Greensboro... batted nearly identical against left-handed (.329) and right-handed (.324) pitching… 5-for-15 with the bases loaded, including three grand slams… 32 RBI came with two outs… .609 with a runner on third base and less than two outs… batted .347 in March with 28 runs and 26 RBI in 19 games played… 24 RBI in 19 games during the month of April, posting a .714 slugging percentage… came on in May to hit .391 with 11 runs, 17 RBI and five homers… .804 slugging percentage the final month and a .429 on-base percentage… FRESHMAN (2007): One of the most versatile players on the roster, seeing action at every infield position, in the outfield and as designated hitter… batted over .400 during the first month of the season… team-leading 16 hit by pitches… knocked 14 doubles, scored 39 runs and drove in 38… team-leading three walks in the Hawai’i series, recording seven putouts… tied a Georgia Southern record hitting three doubles in the Georgia Tech finale, only his fifth collegiate game… finished the two-game series 6-for-7 (including his first collegiate homer in the opener and season-high four hits in game two) with five runs scored and three RBI… no

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OB% .392 .398 .395

PO 329 27 356

A 70 121 191

E 3 12 15

FLD% .993 .925 .973

Named to the ‘Wallace Watch’ list for the 2009 preseason Brooks Wallace Award, given to the National Player of the Year… also earned Third Team Preseason All-America honors by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association... JUNIOR (2008): Second Team All-America (Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association)… First Team All-Atlantic Region… First Team All-Southern AT BATS Conference (Coaches/ 7 Columbia (3/17/08) Sports Media AssociaHITS tion)… Southern Con5 at Wofford (4/27/08) ference April ‘Player of RUNS the Month’… featured in 4 UNC Greensboro (5/9/08) Sports Illustrated ‘Faces RUNS BATTED IN in the Crowd’ (May 15)… 5 at Wofford (4/27/08) National Collegiate BaseWALKS ball Writers Association 3 at Charleston (3/28/08) ‘National Hitter of the STOLEN BASES Week’ (April 27)… SoCon 2 on two occasions ‘Player of the Week’ (April DOUBLES 27)… pulled off the in2 on five occasions credible feat of hitting for TRIPLES the cycle in four consec1 at Wofford (4/27/08) utive innings at Wofford HOME RUNS (single in the 1st; 2-run 1 on 17 occasions homer off the scoreboard HIT FOR THE CYCLE in the 2nd; RBI triple in at Wofford (4/27/08) ... 1B in 1st; HR in 2nd; 3B in 3rd; 2B in 4th the 3rd; 2-run double in HITTING STREAK the 4th)… became the sec12 games (2008) ond Eagle to accomplish that same feat in the same season (David Richardson)… helped the Eagles set a NCAA record hitting one of the 14 home runs during game two at Columbia… set a GS record hitting six leadoff home runs… one of 45 players in program history to record 50 runs scored/50 RBI in a season… ranked 48th nationally in batting average, 19th in runs scored per game (1.26), 16th in doubles per game (0.44), 22nd in home runs per game (0.34), eighth in slugging percentage (.781), 74th in total bases and 46th in on-base percentage (.494)… started 45 times in 50 games played… following an injury to Matt Miller in mid-March took over as the leadoff hitter with great success… batted .403 since becoming a regular in the starting line-up… saw action in both games of USC Upstate series going 2-for-3 in finale... hit first home run as an Eagle, a shot over the scoreboard in left field, and recorded two runs scored and two RBI... 6-for-16 against Columbia with two HR... set season-high with three runs scored, had three multi-hit games, walked three times and hit by a pitch

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SLG% .426 .671 .560

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Year G- GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HP 2007 59- 56 202 39 58 14 1 4 38 20 16 2008 58- 58 243 63 79 15 3 21 74 20 12 Totals 117- 114 445 102 137 29 4 25 112 40 28

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errors in 19 opportunities and was named to the College Baseball Foundation National Honor Roll… 3-for-8 with three runs scored in the two-game swing through Jacksonville… 18 putouts with no errors and twice was hit by a pitch… finished the New Jersey Tech series 4-for-14 with four runs and six RBI… 20 errorless chances at first base… batted .300 at the Wiregrass Classic in his home state of Alabama, recording three RBI… four runs and three RBI at the Eagle Invitational… did not commit an error in 30 chances… walked twice versus Kennesaw State… 3-for-11 at Coastal Carolina Tournament… hit a triple and scored a run against Ball State… RBI in the Bethune-Cookman win… scored three runs with two RBI against Lipscomb… 4-for-13 in the Furman series, including a 2-run double… 35 putouts and two assists while playing first and second base at UNC Greensboro… walked twice in the Charleston series and scored four runs… delivered a career-high seven RBI in the Wofford finale, also tying his career-high of four hits… finished the series 5-for-9 (two doubles, one home run) with nine RBI and two runs scored… batted .333 against Davidson… recorded his first-ever multi-home run game at The Citadel, hitting two solo homers in the finale… recorded three runs and three RBI that weekend against the Bulldogs… two hits at Western Carolina… batted .300 during the SoCon Tournament, hitting safely in all three games… successful 13-of-20 times with a runner on third base and less than two outs… 17 RBI came with two outs… HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 PUMA High School All-America and CABA All-America pick in ’01… put up some impressive career numbers for coach John Cameron…. owned a .398 batting average with 39 doubles, 14 triples and 12 home runs while recording 163 RBI and a .992 fielding percentage… lettered in football and baseball… All-County honors in baseball… All-State in football… PERSONAL: In 2002 as a member of the Pan-American Team, hit a 2-run walk-off home run to beat Venezuela and earned First Team All-Tournament honors helping win the Bronze medal… Wirnsberger and Brian Wilkerson were also summer league teammates, playing for coaches Roger Wilkinson and Ken Coates for the Pendleton Baseball program… Wirnsberger has hit .477 his last two seasons, totaling 25 doubles, seven triples and five home runs while recording a .998 fielding percentage… No. 1 sports highlight was hitting that 2-run homer to beat Venezuela in the opening game of the Pan-Am and helping set a NCAA record with 14 home runs against Columbia… his dad has been a major influence, “He has always been there and pushed me to be the best I possibly could.”… most admires Cal Rikpen, Jr., “He played the game as hard as anyone and never gave up.”… his dad wrestled at Wisconsin while an uncle was a wrestler at Michigan State and brother Josh at Shelton State… enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and baseball… favorite professional team is New York Yankees… listens to George Strait… son of John and Julie Wirnsberger… born January 4, 1988 in West Bend, Wisconsin… MAJOR: Business Management

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three times… 3-for-4 at Mercer (two runs scored and season-high three RBI)... 4-for-12 with seven runs scored and three RBI against Western Carolina... three multi-runs scored games, two hits in game two and a RBI each game… 5-for-10 at Charleston (scored four runs and one RBI)... hit a double and leadoff HR in game two... five walks in the series, including career-high three in the opener… 3-for-7 in the midweek games against North Florida and Kennesaw State with a solo HR at UNF… finished the Elon series 3-for-13 (all three were extra bases, two home runs and one double)... hit leadoff home run in game three... five runs scored, three coming in finale, and three walks… 2-for-3 with three runs scored against Jacksonville, two walks and career-high two stolen bases… 5-for-15 against Appalachian State... two hits in games one and three, including a leadoff home run in game one... matched high of two stolen bases in finale… two hits (both doubles) and two runs scored against Georgia Tech… finished 6-for-13 at Davidson - two hits in opener, four during game two... hit a leadoff home run in each of the first two games... five runs scored (three in game one, two in the second) and seven RBI, including three in each of the first two games... three doubles and two home runs... two doubles versus North Florida with two runs scored and two RBI... also in midweek series had three hits and three RBI, including gamewinning two-run double in 11th inning at Kennesaw State... for the second straight game hit two doubles… 7-for-14 at Wofford with five runs scored and seven RBI... season-highs of five hits, three runs scored and five RBI in finale... his one hit against Jacksonville was a three-run homer off the scoreboard... first home run of three consecutive hit by Eagles during 10-run inning... 6-for-15 against The Citadel, three runs scored and five RBI... three hits and four RBI in game one... hit one home run in each of the first two games… saw his nine-game hitting streak come to an end in the Mercer game… 6-for-11 against UNC Greensboro, three consecutive two-hit games... eight runs scored, including season-high four in opener and four doubles, including two in opener... at Furman went 3-for-12 but also walked three times… 6-for-14 in the SoCon Tournament, two hits against Elon and three versus UNC Greensboro in the finale... two RBI in both games against UNCG... one double and one home run in the finale... three walks, including two in the opener versus UNCG... two putouts and two assists (just missed on a third) from right field in the finale… torched left-handed pitching for a .429 average and was .388 against righties… .360 with runners in scoring position…

.5 548 reaching as the leadoff hitter… 10-of-13 (.769) with a runner .548 on third base and less than two outs… ended the year on a 10ga game hitting streak… batted .400 or better in six innings… batted .4 .444 in the month of March with 20 runs scored, five homers and 11 RBI in 13 games… .410 during April earning the SoCon monthly aw award, with 28 runs scored, 13 doubles, nine home runs, 29 RBI, .9 slugging percentage, .474 on-base percentage and eight sto.916 le bases… 11 runs scored in 11 games during May… posted .362 len ba batting average, .596 slugging and .455 on-base percentage… AT A ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE: Earned First Te Team All-America honors at ABAC and was the GJCAA ‘Player of th Year’ in 2007… First Team All-Conference and All-Region… the H HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football (4) and baseball (4)… played fo coach Jeff Clayton… two-time All-Region pick in baseball and for ea earned All-State honors his senior year… two-time team Most Valuab Player in both football and baseball… holds the school record able fo most home runs (10) and highest batting average (.522)… twice for ea earned All-Region accolades in football… senior year named AllS State… All-Middle Georgia Football team member in 2004… PERS SONAL: Born August 10, 1987 in Dublin… No. 1 sports highlight w hitting for the cycle in consecutive innings against Wofford in was 20 2008… his parents have been a major influence, “They have enco couraged me to pursue my life long dream of becoming a Major Le League Baseball player.”… most admires Hall of Fame player Tony G Gwynn, “He is one of the best hitters in baseball history and it’s amazing how he stayed so consistent throughout his career.”… enjoys video games, watching TV and hanging out with friends… favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, Hawks and New England Patriots… favorite musicians are Ludacris, Lil Wayne and T.I…. son of Michael and Angela Wright… MAJOR: Community Health with a minor in Nutrition and Health

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Opposing team BOSTON COLLEGE BOSTON COLLEGE BOSTON COLLEGE at Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech TOWSON TOWSON TOWSON at Bethune-Cookman % vs. Michigan % vs. Pittsburgh % at East Carolina USC UPSTATE USC UPSTATE COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBIA at Mercer • WESTERN CAROLINA • WESTERN CAROLINA • WESTERN CAROLINA • at Charleston • at Charleston • at Charleston at North Florida KENNESAW STATE • at Elon • at Elon • at Elon JACKSONVILLE • APPALACHIAN STATE • APPALACHIAN STATE • APPALACHIAN STATE GEORGIA TECH • at Davidson • at Davidson • at Davidson NORTH FLORIDA at Kennesaw State • at Wofford • at Wofford • at Wofford JACKSONVILLE • THE CITADEL • THE CITADEL • THE CITADEL MERCER • UNC GREENSBORO • UNC GREENSBORO • UNC GREENSBORO at Jacksonville • at Furman • at Furman • at Furman $ vs. UNC Greensboro $ vs. Elon $ vs. UNC Greensboro

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R-H-E 11-17-0 14-15-1 6-7-1 11-16-0 1-7-2 12-13-0 8-15-4 5-14-2 10-14-0 3-9-3 2-4-2 9-11-1 8-10-0 8-10-3 8-16-2 8-18-3 11-20-1 8-6-2 2-10-3 10-10-3 12-14-0 12-13-4 9-10-0 5-8-2 7-11-5 1-7-2 7-13-3 9-15-4 11-15-2 12-14-1 6-11-0 7-11-1 5-9-1 5-7-2 14-15-3 4-9-4 2-9-3 7-13-2 4-13-2 4-12-2 5-7-4 6-10-3 12-18-5 7-7-2 13-16-4 12-14-0 5-12-3 6-8-0 2-5-2 6-8-5 9-11-2 9-14-1 10-11-0 3-8-2 6-11-0 9-11-1 16-21-1 12-15-1

Inns 9 9 9 9 (10) 9 9 9 9 9 (10) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 (11) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Overall 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 5-5-0 6-5-0 6-6-0 7-6-0 8-6-0 8-7-0 9-7-0 9-8-0 10-8-0 11-8-0 12-8-0 13-8-0 14-8-0 15-8-0 15-9-0 15-10-0 16-10-0 16-11-0 16-12-0 16-13-0 16-14-0 17-14-0 18-14-0 18-15-0 18-16-0 18-17-0 19-17-0 20-17-0 20-18-0 21-18-0 22-18-0 23-18-0 24-18-0 25-18-0 26-18-0 27-18-0 27-19-0 28-19-0 28-20-0 29-20-0 30-20-0 31-20-0 31-21-0 31-22-0 32-22-0 32-23-0 33-23-0 33-24-0 33-25-0

Southern 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 4-5-0 5-5-0 5-6-0 5-7-0 5-7-0 6-7-0 7-7-0 7-8-0 7-8-0 7-8-0 8-8-0 9-8-0 10-8-0 10-8-0 11-8-0 11-9-0 12-9-0 12-9-0 13-9-0 14-9-0 15-9-0 15-9-0 15-10-0 16-10-0 16-11-0 16-11-0 16-11-0 16-11-0

• = Southern Conference game % = Keith LeClair Classic (Greenville, N.C.) $ = Southern Conference Tournament (Charleston, South Carolina) ( ) Extra inning game

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Pitcher of record Franzago (L 0-1) Eubanks (L 0-1) Moye (W 1-0) Barto (L 0-1) Kamppi (L 0-1) Kamppi (W 1-1) Eubanks (W 1-1) Moye (W 2-0) Davis (L 0-1) Eubanks (W 2-1) Barto (W 1-1) Moye (L 2-1) Nation (W 1-0) Strohecker (W 1-0) Nation (L 1-1) Murray (W 1-0) Moye (L 2-2) Davis (W 1-1) Kamppi (W 2-1) Murray (W 2-0) Eubanks (W 3-1) Strohecker (W 2-0) Murray (W 3-0) Kamppi (L 2-2) Davis (L 1-2) Hester (W 1-0) Davis (L 1-3) Murray (L 3-1) Nation (L 1-2) Moye (L 2-3) Eubanks (W 4-1) Murray (W 4-1) Nation (L 1-3) Moye (L 2-4) Hester (L 1-1) Murray (W 5-1) Kamppi (W 3-2) Strohecker (L 2-1) Barto (W 2-1) Nation (W 2-3) Murray (W 6-1) Kamppi (W 4-2) Eubanks (W 5-1) Franzago (W 1-1) Murray (W 7-1) Kamppi (L 4-3) Nation (W 3-3) Barto (L 2-2) Kamppi (W 5-3) Murray (W 8-1) Moye (W 3-4) Franzago (L 1-2) Kamppi (L 5-4) Chisman (W 1-0) Moye (L 3-5) Eubanks (W 6-1) Chisman (L 1-1) Eubanks (L 6-2)

Attend 2217 1702 1784 1042 843 1508 1972 1691 83 3220 3220 2704 1213 1432 1554 1471 1492 1282 207 1477 1553 1467 478 439 448 401 1436 422 256 1462 1782 2495 1609 1962 317 145 234 1459 487 378 392 1468 1762 1734 1719 1357 1488 1564 402 437 437 573 522 723 627

Time 3:06 3:33 3:14 2:21 3:06 3:27 2:46 2:42 2:46 3:04 2:30 2:32 3:22 3:12 3:05 3:03 2:40 3:18 2:45 3:16 3:33 3:17 3:20 2:30 3:05 2:35 3:05 3:11 3:21 3:31 3:05 3:19 3:00 2:45 3:41 2:52 3:01 2:46 3:10 3:38 3:12 2:45 3:36 3:42 3:39 3:21 3:12 2:27 2:33 2:49 3:33 3:18 2:57 3:05 2:48 3:51 3:39 3:15

Player

AVG GP GS

RBI

OB%

E FLD%

16 Chris Shehan

.438

224

2B 3B 17

187

TB SLG% .835

BB HBP 53

SO GDP 56

.557

SB ATT 22

30 Ty Wright

.398

196

153

.781

.494

.923

15 Phillip Porter

.365

219

114

.521

.431

.929 .976

.980

.359

170

101

.594

.433

120

.355

217

134

.618

.441

310

.978

2 Jeremy Beckham

.333

171

.386

.434

115 141

.973

27 Jeremiah Parker

.326

227

134

.590

.407

.994

3 A.J. Wirnsberger

.325

243

163

.671

.398

27 121

.925

9 Brian Pierce

.272

213

.347

.336

74 172

.957

460

-------------.625

1.125

.700

4 Matt Miller

.357

.661

.486

0 1.000 0 1.000

5 Jonathan King

.317

.466

.962

14 Kevin Bowles

.294

.382

.435

.975

19 Kyle Blackburn

.291

.506

.404

.975

26 Will Southwell

.286

.408

.390

101

.972

6 Roman Grimaldi

.167

.667

.375

0 1.000

13 Jake Ware

.158

.368

.238

.938

134 1539 647

.969

98 1515 604 112

.950

Totals

.346

58 2172 595 751 154 11

114

543 1269

.584 302

80 409

.437

109

Opponents

.319

58 2125 446 678 117 10

418 1076

.506 239

80 405

.404

LOB - Team (516), Opp (515). DPs turned - Team (42), Opp (45). CI - Team (2), Benedict 2, Opp (3). IBB - Team (5), Shehan 4, Benedict 1, Opp (5). Picked off - Wright 4, Shehan 3, Porter 2, Parker 1, Richardson 1, Beckham 1.

(All games Sorted by Earned run avg) Player

ERA W

APP

R ER

23 Kyle Kamppi

6.18

CG SHO CBO 0

67.0

51 46

3B HR 3

271

AB B/Avg WP HBP .288

BK 0

SFA SHA 2

39 Drew Murray

6.66

78.1

61 58

314

.309

24 Andy Moye

6.99

64.1

58 50

270

.315

-------------4.50

2.0

.167

5.93

41.0

32 27

181

.331

40 Michael Hester

6.43

21.0

18 15

.295

31 Trent Franzago

6.50

18.0

14 13

.270

45 Tony Chisman

6.53

30.1

24 22

118

.297

11 Charlie Strohecke 6.57

38.1

34 28

161

.342

44 Aaron Eubanks

6.79

51.2

40 39

216

.347

37 A.J. Gilbert

8.31

17.1

20 16

.342

18 Burt Barto

8.45

38.1

38 36

168

.363

12 Brian Wilkerson

9.00

2.0

.667

22 Ryan Steidl

9.58

10.1

11 11

.293

33 30

113

.319

.320

32 Justin Davis

10.00

27.0

36 Dave Rigdon

10.50

6.0

Totals

7.04 33 25

8 513.0

678 446 401 239 405 117

87 2125

.319

Opponents

9.34 25 33

10 505.0

751 595 524 302 409 154

11 114 2172

.346

OPPONENTS

6 Roman Grimaldi 43 Blake Nation

COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2008 STATISTICS

25 Chris Banker

UNIVERSITY

7 David Richardson 21 Griffin Benedict

THE PROGRAM

Record: 33-25 Home: 20-10 Away: 10-13 Neutral: 3-2 Southern: 16-11

PB - Team (13), Benedict 8, Parker 3, Banker 2, Opp (12). Pickoffs - Team (16), Benedict 6, Murray 4, Eubanks 3, Davis 1, (7-10), Strohecker (7-8), Davis (7-8), Chisman (5-6), Eubanks (4-5), Gilbert (4-4), Barto (3-4), Wilkerson (3-3), Franzago (3-3), Rigdon (1-2), Hester (1-2), Grimaldi (1-1).

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Barto 1, Moye 1, Opp (11). SBA/ATT - Benedict (73-85), Kamppi (16-17), Murray (10-13), Parker (10-13), Nation (11-12), Moye

THE PROGRAM EAGLE HISTORY

OPPONENTS

2008 STATISTICS MEET THE EAGLES COACHING STAFF

UNIVERSITY

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE STATISTICS

End of 2008 Elon Charleston Furman Georgia Southern UNC Greensboro Appalachian State Western Carolina The Citadel Wofford Davidson

SoCON W L 19 8 18 9 17 10 16 11 15 12 14 13 14 13 12 15 6 21 4 23

Pct. .704 .667 .630 .593 .556 .519 .519 .444 .222 .148

GB ---1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 13.0 15.0

OVERALL W L 44 18 39 20 33 24 33 25 33 27 32 27 29 28 28 28 24 35 12 38

Pct. .710 .661 .579 .569 .550 .542 .509 .500 .407 .240

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APPALACHIAN STATE March 20-22 at Boone, N.C.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 East Carolina vs. LeMoyne...............3 p.m. Indiana vs. Georgia Southern ...........7 p.m.

Location: ..................................Bloomington, IN Enrollment: ............................................ 38,247 Conference: ...........................................Big Ten Colors: ............................... Cream and Crimson Athletics Director: ............................Fred Glass Head Coach: .................................. Tracy Smith Record at IU (Years): ..........................72-99 (3) Career Record (Years): .............389-319-1 (12) Assistant: .............................................. Ty Neal

Location: ........................................Boone, N.C. Enrollment: ............................................ 16,600 Conference: ......................................Southern Colors: ....................................... Black and Gold Athletics Director: ........................ Charlie Cobb Head Coach: .................................Chris Pollard Record at ASU (Years): .................99-126-1 (4) Career Record (Years): ...............239-233-1 (9) Assistants: ................. Matt Boykin,Josh Jordan ....................................................Craig Scheffler

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 LeMoyne vs. Georgia Southern ........2 p.m. East Carolina vs. Indiana..................6 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Indiana vs. LeMoyne ......................11 a.m. East Carolina vs. Georgia Southern .3 p.m.

Baseball SID: ................................... Mike Flynn SID Phone: ...............................(828) 262-2845 E-Mail: ......................... flynnmh@appstate.edu Website: ................................www.GoASU.com Stadium: .............. Jim and Bettie Smith (1,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 330-400-330 Press Box: ..................................................TBA Series vs. Eagles: ..................... GS leads 46-10 2008 Record (SoCon): .................32-27 (14-13) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 13/13 Starters R/L: ................................................ 6/3 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 4/2

AUBURN

March 7 at J.I. Clements Stadium

March 8 at J.I. Clements Stadium

May 12 at Auburn, AL

Location: .................................... Syracuse, N.Y. Enrollment: .............................................. 2,300 Conference: ................................Independence Colors: ......................................Green and Gold Athletics Director: ......................... Matt Bassett Head Coach: ................................ Steve Ownes Record at LC (Years): .....................290-167 (9) Career Record (Years): .............535-249-1 (17) Assistants: ......................................... Pete Hoy, ................................ Bob Nandin, Scott Landers

Location: .................................. Greenville, N.C. Enrollment: ............................................ 25,990 Conference: ............................Conference USA Colors: ..................................... Purple and Gold Athletics Director: ........................ Terry Holland Head Coach: ..................................Billy Godwin Record at ECU (Years): .................... 115-70 (3) Career Record (Years): ..................377-155 (9) Assistants: ......................................Link Jarrett, ..............................Bill Jarman, Tommy Atkinson

Location: ..........................................Auburn, AL Enrollment: ............................................ 24,137 Conference: ................................. Southeastern Colors: ................. Burnt Orange and Navy Blue Athletics Director: ........................... Jay Jacobs Head Coach: ............................John Pawlowski Record at Auburn (Years): ................. First Year Career Record (Years): ...............338-192-1 (9) Assistants: ...................................Scott Foxhall, .................. Matt Heath, Jeff Duncan (Volunteer)

Baseball SID: ...............................Kevin McNeill SID Phone: ...............................(315) 445-4412 E-Mail: ......................... mcneilkj@lemoyne.edu Website: ................. www.lemoynedolphins.com Stadium: ...................Dick Rockwell Field (N/A) Field Dimensions: .......................... 314-375-337 Press Box: ................................(315) 445-4408 Series vs. Eagles: .......................... LC leads 1-0 2008 Record: ............................................ 33-21 Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 17/9 Starters R/L: ................................................ 5/4 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 9/3

Baseball SID: .............................. Malcolm Gray SID Phone: ...............................(252) 414-2021 E-Mail: .................................... graym@ecu.edu Website: ..........................www.ECUpirates.com Stadium: ............Clark-LeClair Stadium (5,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 320-390-320 Press Box: ................................(252) 328-0068 Series vs. Eagles: ....................... GS leads 12-9 2008 Record (C-USA): ................ 42-21 (13-11) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 22/12 Starters R/L: ................................................ 6/3 Pitchers R/L: .............................................. 8/10

Baseball SID: .............................. Dan Froehlich SID Phone: ...............................(334) 844-9803 E-Mail: .............................. froehp@auburn.edu Website: ........................ www.auburntigers.com Stadium: ......................Plainsman Park (4,096) Field Dimensions: .......................... 315-385-331 Press Box: ................................(334) 844-4138 Series vs. Eagles: ......................... AU leads 1-0 2008 Record (SEC): .................... 28-28 (11-19) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 22/8 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 8/3

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EAST CAROLINA

OPPONENTS

LeMOYNE

COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2008 STATISTICS

Baseball SID: ................................... Matt Brady SID Phone: ...............................(812) 856-0215 E-Mail: ........................... mlbrady@indiana.edu Website: .......................... www.IUHoosiers.com Stadium: ........................ Sembower Field (N/A) Field Dimensions: .......................... 333-400-333 Press Box: ................................(812) 855-4787 Series vs. Eagles: ................................. Tied 1-1 2008 Record (Big Ten): ................31-30 (15-17) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 15/7 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 7/7

UNIVERSITY

EAGLE INVITATIONAL

INDIANA March 6 at J.I. Clements Stadium

THE PROGRAM

HOLIDAY INN

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY 2008 STATISTICS MEET THE EAGLES COACHING STAFF OPPONENTS EAGLE HISTORY

BETHUNE-COOKMAN

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

THE CITADEL

March 11 at J.I. Clements Stadium

April 21 at J.I. Clements Stadium

April 24-26 at Charleston, S.C.

Location: ..............................Daytona Beach, FL Enrollment: .............................................. 3,100 Conference: ........................Mid-Eastern Atlantic Colors: ....................................Maroon and Gold Athletics Director:..................Lynn W. Thompson Head Coach: ............................Mervyl Melendez Record at B-C (Years): ...................276-247 (9) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ................................. Jose Vazquez, ...................................Joel Sanchez, Phil Enright

Location: ...................................Charleston, S.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 3,135 Conference: ........................................Big South Colors: .................... Navy Blue and Vegas Gold Athletics Director:.............................Hank Small Head Coach: ....................................Stuart Lake Record at CSU (Years): ..................... First Year Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: .................................Charles Assey, .....................................................Stan Kowalski

Location: ................................. Charleston, S.C. Nickname:.............................................Bulldogs Enrollment: .............................................. 1,900 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ...........................Citadel Blue and White Athletics Director: .....................Larry Leckonby Head Coach: .................................. Fred Jordan Record at Citadel (Years): ............586-428 (17) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ................................. David Beckley, ............ Randy Carlson, Jon Aughey (Volunteer)

Baseball SID: ..............................Mark Johnson SID Phone: ...............................(386) 481-2206 E-Mail: .................johnsonmark@cookman.edu Website: ......................... www.bccathletics.com Stadium: .....................Jackie Robinson (4,800) Field Dimensions: .......................... 317-400-325 Press Box: ................................(386) 226-3362 Series vs. Eagles: ........................ GS leads 7-2 2008 Record (MEAC):.....................36-22 (17-1) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 19/8 Starters R/L: ................................................ 4/5 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 5/3

Baseball SID: ................................... Niki Turner SID Phone: ...............................(843) 863-7037 E-Mail: .............................. nturner@csuniv.edu Website: .............................www.csusports.com Stadium: ........................ Buccaneer Field (500) Field Dimensions: .......................... 330-440-330 Press Box: ................................(843) 863-7591 Series vs. Eagles: ...................... GS leads 38-4 2008 Record (Big South):...............18-35 (6-15) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 16/7 Starters R/L: .............................................. 10/3 Pitchers R/L: ............................................10/NA

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

COPPIN STATE

DAVIDSON

April 3-5 at J.I. Clements Stadium

Feb. 27-March 1 at J.I. Clements Stadium

April 17-19 at J.I. Clements Stadium

Location: ................................. Charleston, S.C. Enrollment: .............................................11,617 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: .................................. Maroon and White Athletics Director: ................................. Joe Hull Head Coach:..................................... Monte Lee Record at CofC (Years): .................... First Year Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: .....................................Dan Roszel, ...................................Chris Morris, Brent Walsh

Location: ......................................Baltimore, MD Enrollment: .............................................. 4,189 Conference: .......................Mid-Eastern Athletic Colors: .............................. Royal Blue and Gold Athletics Director:......................Derrick Ramsey Head Coach: ................................Mike Scolinos Record at CSU (Years): ..................... First Year Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants:.....................................Sean Copper

Location: ................................... Davidson, N.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 1,700 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ........................................ Red and Black Athletics Director: ...........................Jim Murphy Head Coach: ..................................... Dick Cook Record at DC (Years): ...............347-565-1 (18) Career Record (Years): .............358-597-1 (19) Assistants: ...................................Mike Zandler, ............................... Toby Bicknell, Sean Lennox

Baseball SID: ...................................Tony Ciuffo SID Phone: ...............................(843) 953-5465 E-Mail: .....................................ciuffo@cofc.edu Website: ............................www.cofcsports.com Stadium: ..........................Patriots Point (2,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 300-400-330 Press Box: ................................(828) 227-7020 Series vs. Eagles: ................. CofC leads 20-17 2008 Record (SoCon):....................39-20 (19-8) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 16/13 Starters R/L: ................................................ 4/5 Starting Pitchers R/L:.................................... 2/5

Baseball SID: ............................. Roger McAfee SID Phone: ...............................(410) 951-3729 E-Mail: ............................ rmcafee@coppin.edu Website: ................www.coppinstatesports.com Stadium: ............. Joe Cannon Stadium (1,500) Field Dimensions: .......................... 310-400-310 Press Box: ...................................................N/A Series vs. Eagles: ......................... GS leads 4-0 2008 Record (MEAC):.......................4-52 (0-18) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 7/17 Starters R/L: ................................................ 3/6 Pitchers R/L: ................................................N/A

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Baseball SID: ...............................Patrick Walsh SID Phone: ...............................(843) 953-7590 E-Mail: ....................Patrick.Walsh@citadel.edu Website: ....................... www.Citadelsports.com Stadium: .........Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park (6,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 305-398-337 Press Box: ................................(843) 965-4151 Series vs. Eagles: ..................... GS leads 34-29 2008 Record (SoCon): .................28-28 (12-15) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 21/4 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Pitchers R/L: .............................................. 12/1

Baseball SID: ............................ Lauren Biggers SID Phone: ...............................(704) 894-2123 E-Mail: .......................labiggers@davidson.edu Website: .................www.davidsonwildcats.com Stadium: .............................. Wilson Field (700) Field Dimensions: .......................... 320-385-325 Press Box: ................................(704) 894-2740 Series vs. Eagles: ..................... GS leads 66-18 2008 Record (SoCon): ...................12-38 (4-23) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 18/7 Starters R/L: ................................................ 8/1 Pitchers R/L: .............................................. 14/3

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Location: ........................................... Elon, N.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 5,628 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ....................................Maroon and Gold Athletics Director: ........................... Dave Blank Head Coach: ...............................Mike Kennedy Record at Elon (Years): .............395-289-3 (12) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ................................ Greg Starbuck, ...............................................Robbie Huffstetler

Location: .................................. Greenville, S.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 2,630 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ....................................Purple and White Athletics Director: .......................Dr. Gray Clark Head Coach: .....................................Ron Smith Record at FU (Years): ...................373-440 (15) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ...................................Britt Reames, ....................................................... Jeff Whitfield

Location: ................................. Atlanta, Georgia Enrollment: ............................................ 19,393 Conference: ................................ Atlantic Coast Colors: ................................ Old Gold and White Athletics Director: ................... Dan Radakovich Head Coach: ....................................Danny Hall Record at GT (Years): ...................652-294 (15) Career Record (Years): ................ 860-411 (21) Assistants: ...................................Bryan Prince, ............... Tom Kinkelaar, Matt White (Volunteer)

Baseball SID: ...................................Chris Rash SID Phone: ...............................(336) 278-6712 E-Mail: .................................... crash@elon.edu Website: .........................www.elonphoenix.com Stadium: ...........................Latham Park (2,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 317-385-327 Press Box: ................................(336) 278-6788 Series vs. Eagles: ....................Elon leads 11-10 2008 Record (SoCon): ...................44-18 (19-8) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 22/8 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 9/3

Baseball SID: ................................. Hunter Reid SID Phone: ...............................(864) 294-2061 E-Mail: .................... Hunter.Reid@Furman.edu Website: ................... www.furmanpaladins.com Stadium: .....................Latham Stadium (2,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 330-393-330 Press Box: ................................(864) 294-3066 Series vs. Eagles: .................... GS leads 42-30 2008 Record (SoCon):..................33-24 (17-10) Letterwinners R/L: ....................................21/11 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Starting Pitchers R/L: ................................... 1/3

Baseball SID: ................................ Cheryl Watts SID Phone: ...............................(404) 894-5445 E-Mail: .................cwatts@athletics.gatech.edu Website: .......................www.ramblinwreck.com Stadium: ......... Russ Chandler Stadium (4,157) Field Dimensions: .......................... 328-400-334 Press Box: ................................(404) 894-3167 Series vs. Eagles: ......................GT leads 77-25 2008 Record (ACC): ....................41-21 (16-14) Letterwinners R/L: ....................................21/11 Starters R/L: ................................................ 8/2 Starting Pitchers R/L:.................................... 2/2

JACKSONVILLE

KENNESAW STATE

NORTH CAROLINA A&T

March 10 at Jacksonville, FL April 15 at J.I. Clements Stadium

March 24 at J.I. Clements Stadium April 29 at Kennesaw, GA

March 16 at Greensboro, N.C.

Location: ................................... Jacksonville, FL Enrollment: .............................................. 3,436 Conference: ................................... Atlantic Sun Colors: .................................... Green and White Athletics Director: .......................Alan Verlander Head Coach:............................. Terry Alexander Record at JU (Years): ................594-477-2 (18) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ...................Tim Montez, Todd Claus

Location: ....................................Kennesaw, GA Nickname:.................................................. Owls Enrollment: ............................................. 21,000 Conference: .................................... Atlantic Sun Colors: ....................................... Black and Gold Athletics Director: ...................Dr. Dave Waples Head Coach: ................................Mike Sansing Record at KSU (Years): ................664-307 (17) Career Record (Years): ....................... 797-363 Assistants: ................ Kevin Erminio, Ryan Coe

Location: ............................... Greensboro, N.C. Enrollment: ............................................ 10,660 Conference: ...................... Mid-Eastern Atlantic Colors: .........................................Blue and Gold Athletics Director: .....................Wheeler Brown Head Coach: ..............................Keith Shumate Record at NCAT (Years): ...........231-408-2 (12) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: .................. Austin Love, Tim Wilson

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Baseball SID: ............................ Brian Holloway SID Phone: ...............................(336) 334-7141 E-Mail: .......................... bmholloway@ncat.edu Website: ...........................www.ncataggies.com Stadium: ...........War Memorial Stadium (2,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 327-401-327 Press Box: ...................................................N/A Series vs. Eagles: ..........................First Meeting 2008 Record (MEAC): ................... 29-30 (11-6) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 14/14 Starters R/L: ................................................ 3/5 Starting Pitchers R/L: ................................... 0/4

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Baseball SID: ............................... Jason Hanes SID Phone: ...............................(678) 797-2562 E-Mail: .................... jhanes2@kennesaw@edu Website: ............................... www.ksuowls.com Stadium: .....................Stillwell Stadium (1,065) Field Dimensions: .......................... 331-400-330 Press Box: ................................(404) 488-8398 Series vs. Eagles: ....................... KSU leads 3-1 2008 Record (A-Sun):...................30-26 (21-12) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 22/5 Starters R/L: ................................................ 8/1 Pitchers R/L: ................................................N/A

OPPONENTS

Baseball SID: ..................................... Josh Ellis SID Phone: ...............................(904) 256-7402 E-Mail: ........................................ jellis1@ju.edu Website: ............................www.judolphins.com Stadium: .............Alexander Brest Field (3,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 340-405-340 Press Box: ................................(904) 256-7588 Series vs. Eagles: ..................... GS leads 58-56 2008 Record (A-Sun):...................27-29 (13-20) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 23/9 Starters R/L: ................................................ 8/2 Starting Pitchers R/L: ................................... 3/3

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GEORGIA TECH Feb. 24-25 at J.I. Clements Stadium April 7-8 at Atlanta

UNIVERSITY

FURMAN May 2-3 at J.I. Clements Stadium

THE PROGRAM

ELON March 27-29 at J.I. Clements Stadium

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NORTH FLORIDA

PRESBYTERIAN

SAMFORD

March 31 at J.I. Clements Stadium April 14 at Jacksonville, FL

Feb. 20-22 at J.I. Clements Stadium

May 9-10 at Birmingham, AL

Location: .................................. Jacksonville, FL Enrollment: ............................................ 17,000 Conference: ................................... Atlantic Sun Colors: ............................... Navy Blue and Gray Athletics Director: ............. Dr. Richard Gropper Head Coach: ...............................Dusty Rhodes Record at UNF (Years): ................856-390 (21) Career Record (Years): .............1,159-507 (27) Assistants: ................................ Bob Shepherd, .................................Greg Labbe, Brandon Diaz

Location: ....................................... Clinton, S.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 1,200 Conference: .......................................Big South Colors: ..................................... Garnet and Blue Athletics Director: ........... Dr. William B. Carlton Head Coach: .................................Elton Pollock Record at PC (Years): ....................65-1551 (4) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ........ Mark Johnson, Chris Edwards

Location: .................................. Birmingham, AL Enrollment: .............................................. 4,500 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ..........................................Red and Blue Athletics Director: .............................Bob Roller Head Coach: ..................................Casey Dunn Record at SU (Years): .................... 119-112 (4) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ......................................Tony David, ..........................Rucker Taylor, Mick Fieldbinder

Baseball SID: ..................................... Eric Scott SID Phone: ...............................(904) 620-4029 E-Mail: ................................ eric.scott@unf.edu Website: .......................... www.unfospreys.com Stadium: .................... Harmon Stadium (1,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 325-400-325 Press Box: ................................(904) 620-1557 Series vs. Eagles: ......................... GS leads 5-1 2008 Record (A-Sun): ..................29-26 (18-15) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 25/5 Starters R/L: ................................................ 4/5 Pitchers R/L: .............................................. 14/1

Baseball SID: ............................ Caroline Morris SID Phone: ...............................(864) 833-8252 E-Mail: ........................... camorris@presby.edu Website: ......................... www.gobluehose.com Stadium: ................. PC Basball Complex (500) Field Dimensions: .........................................N/A Press Box: ...................................................N/A Series vs. Eagles: ......................... GS leads 8-2 2008 Record (Big South): ................13-40 (N/A) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 16/12 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Starting Pitchers R/L: ................................... 4/1

Baseball SID: .................................Joey Mullins SID Phone: ...............................(205) 726-2799 E-Mail: ..........................jmmulli1@samford.edu Website: ..................... www.samfordsports.com Stadium: ........................Joe Lee Griffin (1,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 330-390-335 Press Box: ................................(205) 726-4167 Series vs. Eagles: ....................... GS leads 34-9 2008 Record (OVC): ......................33-23 (19-7) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 22/12 Starters R/L: ................................................ 4/4 Starting Pitchers R/L: ................................... 4/0

SOUTH CAROLINA

UNC GREENSBORO

WESTERN CAROLINA

March 25 at Columbia, S.C.

March 13-15 at Greensboro, N.C.

April 10-12 at Cullowhee, N.C.

Location: ................................... Columbia, S.C. Enrollment: ............................................ 40,889 Conference: ................................. Southeastern Colors: ....................................Garnet and Black Athletics Director: ...........................Eric Hyman Head Coach: ................................... Ray Tanner Record at USC (Years): ................540-243 (12) Career Record (Years): .............935-416-3 (21) Assistants: ............................... Chad Holbrook, ............................. Mark Calvi, Sammy Esposito

Location: ............................... Greensboro, N.C. Enrollment: ............................................ 17,467 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ........................... Gold, White, and Navy Athletics Director: .................... Nelson E. Bobb Head Coach: ....................................Mike Gaski Record at UNCG (Years): ..........558-431-1 (18) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ............. Jamie Athas, Dustin Ijames

Location: .................................. Greenville, S.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 9,000 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ..................................... Purple and Gold Athletics Director: ............................Chip Smith Head Coach: ............................ Bobby Moranda Record at WCU (Years): .....................29-28 (1) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: ............................ David Haverstick, ................................... Grant Achilles, Alan Beck

Baseball SID: ...............................Andrew Kitick SID Phone: ...............................(803) 777-5204 E-Mail: ...........................kitick@mailbox.sc.edu Website: ................ www.gamecocksonline.com Stadium: ................... Carolina Stadium (9,000) Field Dimensions: .......................... 325-390-325 Press Box: ................................(803) 777-6648 Series vs. Eagles: ................... USC leads 83-48 2008 Record (SEC): .....................40-23 (15-15) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 16/10 Starters R/L: ................................................ 4/5 Pitchers R/L: .............................................. 12/7

Baseball SID: ............................. David Percival SID Phone: ...............................(336) 334-5615 E-Mail: ............................... drperciv@uncg.edu Website: ...................... www.uncgspartans.com Stadium: ....... UNCG Baseball Stadium (3,500) Field Dimensions: .......................... 340-405-340 Press Box: ................................(336) 334-3885 Series vs. Eagles: ..................... GS leads 21-19 2008 Record (SoCon):..................33-27 (15-12) Letterwinners R/L: ....................................19/11 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 9/4

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Baseball SID: ..............................Daniel Hooker SID Phone: ...............................(828) 227-2339 E-Mail: .......................dhooker@email.wcu.edu Website: ................ www.CatamountSports.com Stadium: .................... Hennon Stadium (1,500) Field Dimensions: .......................... 325-390-325 Press Box: ................................(828) 227-7020 Series vs. Eagles: ..................... GS leads 47-39 2008 Record (SoCon):..................29-28 (14-13) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 20/6 Starters R/L: ................................................ 5/3 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 3/2

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WINTHROP March 3 at J.I. Clements Stadium March 18 at Rock Hill, S.C.

UNIVERSITY

Location: .................................... Rock Hill, S.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 6,500 Conference: .......................................Big South Colors: .....................................Garnet and Gold Athletics Director: ........................Tom Hickman Head Coach: .................................... Joe Hudak Record at WU (Years): ..............600-422-5 (17) Career Record (Years): .............803-559-5 (25) Assistants: .................................. Mike McGuire ........ Kyle DiEduardo, Jason Murray (Volunteer)

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Baseball SID: ............................ Wesley Herring SID Phone: ...............................(803) 323-2129 E-Mail: ........................ herringw@winthrop.edu Website: ....................www.winthropeagles.com Stadium: ...................Winthrop Ballpark (1,887) Field Dimensions: .......................... 325-390-325 Press Box: ................................(803) 323-2155 Series vs. Eagles: ......................... GS leads 7-3 2008 Record (Big South): ............. 26-34 (11-10) Letterwinners R/L: ..................................... 17/3 Starters R/L: ................................................ 7/2 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 7/8

WOFFORD May 15-17 at J.I. Clements Stadium Location: ...............................Spartanburg, S.C. Enrollment: .............................................. 1,400 Conference: .......................................Southern Colors: ................................ Old Gold and Black Athletics Director: .................. Richard Johnson Head Coach: .......................... Todd Interdonato Record at WC (Years): .......................24-35 (1) Career Record (Years): ........................... Same Assistants: .................................... Dusty Blake, ........................... Anthony Dillenger, Chris Wiley

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OPPONENTS

Baseball SID: ......................... Brent Williamson SID Phone: ...............................(864) 597-4093 E-Mail: ................... williamsondb@wofford.edu Website: ............................athletics.wofford.edu Stadium: ...................... Russell C. King (2,500) Field Dimensions: .......................... 325-395-325 Press Box: ................................(864) 597-4478 Series vs. Eagles: ..................... GS leads 24-10 2008 Record (SoCon):....................24-35 (6-21) Letterwinners R/L: ................................... 15/15 Starters R/L: ................................................ 4/4 Pitchers R/L: ................................................ 8/5

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Opponent.......................................... Won-Lost Adelphi.......................................................... 1-0 Alabama ..................................................... 6-13 Alabama-Birmingham ................................... 0-1 American Institute ......................................... 3-0 American University...................................... 9-1 Amherst .......................................................11-6 Appalachian State .................................. 46-10 Arkansas-Little Rock....................................11-4 Armstrong Atlantic State ........................... 33-15 Auburn ......................................................... 0-1 Auburn-Montgomery ..................................... 1-1 Augusta State ............................................. 19-1 Austin Peay ............................................... 2-4-1 Ball State ................................................... 4-3-1 Baptist......................................................... 16-2 Bethune-Cookman...................................... 7-2 Binghamton .................................................. 2-0 Biola.............................................................. 1-0 Birmingham-Southern................................... 2-0 Boston College ............................................. 1-2 Bowling Green .............................................. 2-3 Brockport State ............................................. 2-0 Brown ........................................................... 2-0 Bucknell ........................................................ 3-0 Buffalo .......................................................... 3-0 Campbell .....................................................11-0 Canisus......................................................... 3-0 Carson-Newman......................................... 22-7 Catawba ....................................................... 2-1 Catholic University ........................................ 2-0 Centenary ..................................................... 4-3 Central Florida .............................................. 1-1 Central Michigan........................................... 2-1 Chapman ...................................................... 0-1 Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) ............................ 0-1 Clemson ................................................... 26-48 College of Charleston ............................ 17-20 Charleston Southern ................................ 38-4 The Citadel .............................................. 34-29 Clemson ................................................... 26-47 Coastal Carolina ....................................... 13-12 Columbia ...................................................... 2-2 Columbus ..................................................... 7-3 Coppin State ............................................... 4-0 C.W. Post...................................................... 9-3 Davidson ................................................. 66-18 Delaware State ............................................. 2-0 Detroit ........................................................... 2-4 Drexel ........................................................... 3-0 Duke ............................................................. 0-1 East Carolina............................................. 12-9 East Tennessee State............................... 43-16 Eastern Kentucky ....................................... 16-4 Eastern Michigan .......................................... 4-4 Elon .......................................................... 10-11 Erskine...................................................... 33-12 Evansville ..................................................... 2-1 Farleigh Dickinson ........................................ 7-1 Florida........................................................... 2-9 Florida A&M .................................................. 2-0 Florida Atlantic .............................................. 1-1 Florida International .....................................7-11 Florida Southern ........................................... 2-2 Florida State ............................................. 29-83 Furman .................................................... 42-30 Gardner-Webb .............................................. 3-0 George Mason .............................................. 8-1 George Washington ...................................... 4-1 Georgia ..................................................... 38-49

Georgia College.......................................... 4-12 Georgia State ........................................... 58-17 Georgia Tech ........................................... 25-77 Grambling State............................................ 0-2 Greenville ..................................................... 2-0 Hampton-Sydney .......................................... 5-0 Hardin-Simmons ........................................... 5-3 Harvard ......................................................... 1-0 Hawai’i .......................................................... 1-2 High Point ..................................................... 3-2 Howard ......................................................... 3-1 Huntingdon ................................................... 2-0 Indiana ......................................................... 1-1 Indiana State ................................................ 1-0 Jacksonville ............................................ 58-56 Jacksonville State ......................................... 2-6 James Madison ...........................................11-4 Kennesaw State .......................................... 1-3 Kentucky ......................................................11-5 Lafayette ....................................................... 1-2 Lamar ........................................................... 1-0 LaSalle.......................................................... 2-0 Lehigh ......................................................... 19-6 LeMoyne ...................................................... 0-1 Lewis .......................................................... 17-4 Lipscomb ...................................................... 7-3 Livingston State ............................................ 1-0 Louisiana State ............................................. 0-1 Malone .......................................................... 2-0 Mars Hill........................................................ 1-0 Marshall ...................................................... 15-2 Maryland ....................................................... 1-0 Mayfield State ............................................... 1-0 Mercer .....................................................114-42 Mercer-Atlanta .............................................. 4-0 Mercyhurst .................................................... 1-0 Methodist ...................................................... 1-0 Miami, FL .....................................................11-6 Michigan ....................................................... 2-0 Michigan State .............................................. 0-1 Minnesota ..................................................... 0-1 Minot ............................................................. 1-0 Mississippi State ........................................... 0-1 Morris Brown ................................................ 3-0 Morris Harvey ............................................... 2-0 Nebraska-Omaha ......................................... 1-0 Newberry .....................................................9-11 New Jersey Tech .......................................... 3-0 New Orleans ................................................. 1-0 New York-Stony Brook.................................. 2-0 New York Tech ............................................ 18-4 Niagara ......................................................... 2-0 Nicholls State................................................ 1-2 North Carolina .............................................. 7-6 North Carolina A&T ................... First Meeting North Carolina State ..................................... 1-0 North Florida ............................................... 5-1 North Georgia ............................................. 16-6 Northeast Louisiana...................................... 2-1 Northwestern State ....................................... 3-0 Occidental..................................................... 0-1 Oglethorpe .................................................... 7-0 Ohio State..................................................... 0-2 Old Dominion ................................................ 2-1

Pittsburgh ..................................................... 1-0 Portland State ............................................... 2-0 Presbyterian ................................................ 8-2 Princeton ...................................................... 1-0 Richmond ..................................................... 3-1 Rider ............................................................. 1-0 Robert Morris ................................................ 3-0 Rollins ........................................................... 4-2 Rutgers ......................................................... 1-1 Sam Houston State ...................................... 1-0 Samford ..................................................... 34-9 Savannah State ............................................ 1-0 Seton Hall ..................................................... 0-1 Slippery Rock ............................................... 1-1 South Alabama ............................................. 2-5 South Carolina ........................................ 48-83 South Florida ................................................ 0-1 Southern ....................................................... 1-0 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville....................... 1-1 Southern Miss............................................... 0-1 Springfield..................................................... 1-0 Stanford ........................................................ 0-1 Stetson ..................................................... 64-30 St. Barnard ................................................... 1-0 St. Leo .......................................................... 4-0 St. Joseph’s .................................................. 3-0 SUNY-Brockport ........................................... 4-0 Tennessee .................................................... 4-3 Tennessee Tech......................................... 6-1-1 Texas ............................................................ 0-1 Towson (State).............................................. 7-0 Tri-State ........................................................ 3-0 Troy .............................................................. 0-3 Tulane ........................................................... 0-1 UCLA ............................................................ 1-1 UNC Asheville............................................... 0-1 UNC Greensboro .................................... 21-19 UNC Wilmington ........................................... 2-1 USC-Aiken .................................................... 8-0 USC-Upstate ................................................ 2-0 Valdosta State .......................................... 24-12 Virginia.......................................................... 2-1 VMI ............................................................. 33-8 Virginia Tech ............................................... 17-7 Wake Forest ............................................... 7-10 West Chester State ...................................... 2-0 West Florida ................................................. 1-0 West Georgia................................................ 8-3 West Liberty State ........................................ 3-2 West Virginia .............................................. 14-5 West Virginia Tech ........................................ 3-0 Western Carolina .................................... 47-39 Western Kentucky ........................................ 1-1 Whitworth...................................................... 1-2 Wichita State ................................................ 1-0 William Carey ............................................... 1-0 William Jewell ............................................... 2-1 William & Mary.............................................. 6-0 Winona State ................................................ 1-1 Winthrop ...................................................... 7-3 Wofford .................................................... 24-10 Yale............................................................... 4-0 Youngstown State ......................................... 2-0 2009 Opponents in Bold

Pembroke State ............................................ 7-3 Pfeiffer .......................................................... 2-0 Piedmont .................................................... 14-3

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----- G ----Kenneth Gale, P ................................ 1954 Garcia, OF ....................................1974-75 Luis Garcia, 3B .................................. 1983 Carl Gardner, OF ..........................1975-77 Dan Gealy, 2B ................... 1985-86-87-88 Jeff Geer, OF ..................................... 1984 Gerdes, P .....................................1974-75 John Gibson, P .............................1973-74 A.J. Gilbert, P .................................... 2008 Brendan Gilligan, C-OF ..... 2000-01-02-03 Al Giparas, C ..................................... 1983 Gary Givens, P ........................1976-77-78 Bill Griffin, SS .................................... 1960 Norm Griffin, 2B ............................1957-58 Roman Grimaldi, INF ....................... 2008 Roger Godwin, P-OF ......... 1978-79-80-81 Greg Goodermote, OF....................... 1986 Jim Goodwin ...................................... 1970 Luke Gordon, C ................................. 2004 Chip Gray, OF..........................1977-78-79 Jake Greene, P........................1991-92-93 Jo Ed Greene, P ................................ 1954 Todd Greene, OF ............... 1990-91-92-93 Rod Greenway................................... 1967 Brett Griffin, C ...........................1999-2000 Norman Griffin ................................... 1955 Hollis Griggs, P .............................1973-74 Larry Groce...................................1965-66

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----- F ----Clint Fair, P ..............................1992-93-94 Rick Faircloth, C-OF .....................1977-78 Willando Ficklin, OF......................1992-93 Jimmy Fields...................................... 1967 Miller Finley, OF............................1959-60 Curtis Fisher, 1B ...........................1975-76 Rob Fitzpatrick, C .............. 1987-88-89-90 Ryan Flemming, C-1B ....................... 2000 Scott Fletcher, SS .............................. 1979 Jimmy Ford, 1B ............................1954-55 Trent Franzago, P ............................ 2008 Blair Funderburk ...........................1966-67 Chad Fussell, 2B ..........................1995-96 Paul Frias, OF ................................... 1990

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----- D ----Phil Dale, P ........................ 1982-83-84-85 Steve Daniel, INF .........................1972-73 Dan Darden ....................................... 1972 Mike Darnell, C .............................1992-93 Butch Davis ..................................1966-67 Justin Davis, P ................................... 2008 Kelvin Davis, P .............................1996-97 Joe Dawson, OF ...........................1998-99 Mark Dean, OF-SS .......................1992-93 Rolando deArmas .........................1972-73 Adam DeLoach, SS ........................... 2003 Richie DeMotte .................................. 1972 Grant Dennis, OF-1B ...............1981-82-83 Jeff deRijke, P ................................... 2001 Jimmy Dobson .........................1965-66-67 Greg Dowling, 1B .............. 2003-04-05-06 Dennis Dove, P........................2001-02-03 John Ducey........................................ 2007 David Dupree, OF.............................. 1991 John Durik, OF ........................ 1998, 2000

----- E ----Matt Easterday, INF-OF.......1998-99-2000 Mike Economos, OF ..........2003-04, 06-07 Doug Eder, 2B ................... 1989-90-91-92 Bob Elliot, P ....................................... 1980 Dave Esmonds, OF .................1955-57-58 Aaron Eubanks, P....................2006-07-08 Dustin Evans, P .......................2004-05-06 Herschel Evans, INF-OF ................... 1954 Kenneth Everett, P ............................ 1954 Royce Exley..................................1963-65

UNIVERSITY

----- B ----Carlos Badillo, OF ........................1981-82 Derrell Baker, 3B ..........................1980-81 Rocky Baker, 3B-SS ................2001-02-03 Tommy Baker................................1965-66 Alan Balcomb, OF ............. 1980-81-82-83 Chris Banker, C ................................ 2008 Rhett Barber, P .................................. 2004 Burt Barto, P .................................2007-08 Terry Bass, P ................................1983-84 A.J. Battisto, P .........................2005-06-07 David Bavosi, P ........................... 1983, 85 Beck, P .............................................. 1974 Jeremy Beckham, INF ....... 2005-06-07-08 Griffin Benedict, C .................2006-07-08 Ben Benton, OF ............................1958-59 Jay Berkner, P ................... 1987-88-89-90 Harvey Berry, 3B ............................... 1959 Ralph Berryhill, C.....................1957-58-59 Tom Bigwood, P............................1972-73 Kyle Blackburn, 1B .....................2007-08 Grady Blanchard, P ......................1996-97 Pierce Blanchard, P ........................... 1960 Joe Bonanno, OF .............. 1984-85-86-87 Gary Botti, 3B ..........................1982-83-84 Peter Bouma, P ................. 1987-88-89-90 Kevin Bowles, INF ......................2007-08 Ray Boyer, OF ..............................1975-76 Max Braun ....................................1966-67 Billy Brooks, P ................... 1983-84-85-86 Marion Brooks ................................... 1967 Barry Brown ....................................... 1965 Ed Brown, P....................................... 1960 Johnny Brown, C ............................... 1991 Gerald Buchar, DH .......................1973-74 Ron Buffington, P .........................1992-93 Mike Bullard, OF ................................ 1979 Scott Burks, OF ............................1998-99 Brandon Burnsed, 2B ........ 2001-02-03-04 Grant Burruss, C-1B .......... 2001-02-03-04 Bobby Butler ...................................... 1965 John Butler, OF.............................1973-74

----- C ----Jason Cadenhead, P ..... 1999-2000-02-03 Cam Caldwell, INF...................2004-05-06 Anson Callaway, P............................. 1954 Bob Cardell, 3B ................................. 1954 Bucky Carlton, LF .............................. 1960 Bobby Carpenter ............................... 1965 Jim Carragher, P......................1991-92-93 John Carroll, P ..............................2003-04 Mike Cash, INF .............................1973-74 Craig Cassedy, 1B-OF.............1991-92-93 Curt Chambers, C.............................. 1960 Jamie Chapman, P ..................1985-86-87 Keith Chauncey, OF .....................1973-74 Mike Chiciak, P ........................2005-06-07 Randy Childress, OF-3B...............1977-78 Tony Chisman, P.............................. 2008 Jerry Clark, OF .................................. 1958 Thad Clayton, OF .........................1989-90 Mark Cleeve, INF............................... 1980 Emory Clements ................................ 1955 Donnie Coe, INF ......................1995-96-97 David Cogswell, P ............. 2004-05-06-07 Steve Cogswell, P ....................... 2003, 05 Carlos Colon, P ................. 1978-79-80-81 Jared Comstock, P ..................2001-02-04 Wayne Conner ................................... 1963 Craig Cooper, 1B ............... 1983-84-85-86 Vic Correll .......................................... 1967 Jeff Coughlin, SS ..........................1989-90 Mike Coughlin, P ......................... 1984, 86 Sergio Crego, 2B .....................1977-78-79 Bill Criscillis, OF.......................1957-58-59 Larry Crouch ...................................... 1963 Kevin Culpepper, P .......................2002-03 Ryan Cummings, P..................1995-96-97 Jim Cunningham, 3B ....................1985-86

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----- A ----Ben Abner, OF .........................1982-83-84 Chris Abner, OF ................. 1987-88-89-90 Tony Adams, P................................... 1959 Travis Adkinson, INF ......................... 2004 Carmelo Aguayo, C ......................1978-79 Bobby Aiken, SS-OF.....................1984-85 John Akins, OF .................................. 1958 Kyle Aldridge, INF .........................1996-97 Roy Alewine, P ........................1955-57-58 Jimmy Alexander, C .................1997-98-99 Bo Altman, P .................................1959-60 Roy Ammann ..................................... 1972 Jason Andrews, OF ........... 1993-94-95-96 Tommy Arden..................................... 1972 Thomas Avret, P ................................ 1959 Julio Ayala, P ...........................1994-95-96

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----- H ----Brian Hall, P....................... 1995-96-97-98 Chad Hall, 2B ...............................2001-02 Vondall Hall, P ................... 1954-55-56-57 Kevin Hallman, OF-3B ....... 1991-92-93-94 Joey Hamilton, P .....................1989-90-91 Mark Hamlin, OF ............... 1993-94-95-96 Jackie Hammond ....................1963, 65-66 Matt Hammond, OF-1B ...........2001-02-03 Rob Haranda, C............................1985-86 Scott Hardy, OF ............................1985-86 David Harris, OF ................................ 1954 Matt Harris, P..................................... 1990 Brian Harrison, P .....................2002-03-04 Kyle Harrison, P................................. 2005 Kyle Hatchell, P ................................. 1998 Ben Hayslip, 1B ................................. 1990 Denny Herb ....................................... 1963 Brett Hendley, 1B.....................1987-88-89 Russell Hendricks, P ...............1987-88-89 Scott Henley, 1B ............ 1998-99-2000-01 Matt Herring, OF ......................2000-01-02 Michael Hester, P ............................. 2008 Jason Hinely, OF .................1999-2000-01 Billy Hobbs......................................... 1955 Randy Hodges, P .........................1976-77 Chip Hoffman, P ......................1986-87-88 Buddy Holder, C ................ 1990-91-92-93 Michael Holder, C ..............1995-96-97, 99 Chris Hollis, OF ............................2006-07 Brook Hoover, OF .........................1998-99 Dave Howard, OF-C .....................1979-80 Tom Howard ...................................... 1955 Tom Howland, C ................................ 1960 Larry Howser, SS..........................1975-76 Richard Hudson, P .......................1975-76 Trey Hunter, OF ................. 2002-03-04-05 Jason Hurst, OF ......................2003-04-05 Herb Hutson ...................... 1967-68-69-70 Gerald Hynko, C-1B .....................1976-77 ----- I ----Jamie Ivins, OF........................1974-75-76 ----- J ----Jeff Jay, P .....................................1987-88 Paul Jenny, C ...............................1986-87 Richard Johnson, P ......................1972-73 Marty Jones, P................................... 1999 Sy Jones, C/OF ................. 1993-94-95-96 Tommy Jones .............................. 1963, 65 Kelly Jordan, OF ...........................1980-81 Robert Jordan .................................... 1966 Marshall Justice, P ............................ 1977 ----- K ----Kyle Kamppi, P ...........................2007-08 Jeff Keppen, P ................................... 1995 Paul Kilimonis, P................ 1978-79-80-81 Kevin Killimett, OF ...................1995-96-97 Danny Killman, P ............................... 1976 Jonathan King, OF........................... 2008 Rich Kinzler, P ........................1983, 85-86 Lenny Kirkland, OF .......................1972-73

Todd Kliment, P ............................1981-82 Justin Klinger, OF ....................2005-06-07 Tom Kotchman, 3B .......................1975-76 Tom Kowalinski .................................. 1972 Ken Kruppa, P ..............................1973-74 Tom Kuzniacki, C ............... 1975-76-77-78 ----- L ----Dave Ladd, P ................................1976-77 Josh Lairsey, P .................. 2004-05-06-07 Dustin Langley, SS ..............1998-99-2000 Bob Laurie, INF ................. 1977-78-79-80 Dalford Layson .................................. 1967 Dave Lavender, P .............................. 1988 Don Lawrence ................................... 1966 Tod Lee, P ...............................1995-96-97 Phil Leisure, P .........................1976-77-78 Brett Lewis, P ................ 1999-2000-01-02 Connie Lewis, P................................. 1960 Jorge Lezcano, 3B........................1978-79 Mickey Lezcano, SS .....................1981-82 Clyde Little, P ...............................1954-55 Barry Lloyd, 1B .............................1980-81 Brandon Long, OF ........................2003-04 Mike Long ................................1965-66-67 Donald Lord, SS ................................ 1959 Bill Lowe, P ........................................ 1957 Carlos Love, 3B-1B ........... 2000-01-02-03 Kim Lovett, 3B .........................1986-87-88 Scott Luman, P .............................1985-86 Chuck Lusted, P ................ 1978-79-80-81 Mike Lynch ........................................ 1967 Ralph Lynch ....................................... 1966 Stan Lyons, OF .................................. 2003 ----- M ----Joe Maley, P .................................2004-05 Bill Mallard, 3B................... 1957-58-59-60 Scott Mandy, OF ................................ 1992 Joe Mangascle .................................. 1972 Howard Mann .................................... 1973 Manos, P ......................................1974-75 Shane Marquis, OF .................1995-96-97 Dave Masi, P .....................1990-91, 93-94 Jimmy Matthews, OF-3B .........1976-77-78 Jack Maxwell ..................................... 1955 Brett McDaniel, P............... 1991-92-93-94 Larry McDowell, P ........................1983-84 Brooks McFarland, OF ...................... 1994 Ronnie McLemore ...................1965-66-67 John McMillan, INF .......................1959-60 Greg McMullen, C.............. 1983-84-85-86 Sean McNeill, C ............................1987-88 Matt Meadows, OF .......................1997-98 Kevin Meier, P ..............................1986-87 Rusty Melcolm, SS .......................1985-86 Luis Mendez, OF ............................... 1978 Frank Merkel, P ......................1985-86, 88 Terry Metts, OF .............................1979-80 E.G. Meybohm................................... 1963 Roddy Michele ................................... 1967 Clyde Miller, P...............................1959-60 Matt Miller, OF ........................2006-07-08 Miller, C.............................................. 1975

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Miller, OF ........................................... 1974 Mike Miller, OF................... 1989-90-91-92 Ray Mims, P ...................... 1957-58-59-60 Terry Mixon, SS ............................1977-78 Steve Moening................................... 1972 Tom Moody, 2B .............................1959-60 Benjie Moore, 2B .....................1974-75-76 Larry Moore, P ................................... 1959 Mike Moore, OF .......................1973-75-76 Antoine Moran, OF ............ 1994-95-96-97 George Morrell, OF..................1955-57-58 Keith Morris, P ..............................1997-98 Bill Morris, P ............................1972-73-74 Jim Morrison, 3B...........................1973-74 Andy Moye, P ................................... 2008 Chuck Mueller, OF ........................1988-89 Marty Murphy, P ...........................1985-86 Drew Murray, P .............................2007-08 ----- N ----Blake Nation ............................2006-07-08 Jim Nevin ......................................1966-67 Tom Nieporte, C................. 1979-80-81-82 ----- O ----Pete O’Conner, P............................... 1987 Sean O’Donnell, OF .......................... 2001 Leslie Odum ...................................... 1955 Jamie Olvey, INF ..........................1996-97 Tim O’Leary ..................................1966-67 Kevin O’Neill, P.................................. 1982 John Owens, 1B ................................ 1958 ----- P ----Shane Pangle, 1B.............................. 1998 Terrill Parham, P ......................1980-81-82 Aaron Parker, P ............................1997-98 Jeremiah Parker, C-INF ..... 2005-06-07-08 Pete Pasquarosa, SS ...................1975-76 Allen Payne ....................................... 1965 James Payne, OF .............. 2001-03-04-05 Brett Pelfrey, INF ..........................2005-06 Jorge Perez, INF ..........................1972-73 Steve Perry, P...............................1975-76 Tom Perry, IF ..................................... 1954 Carl Person, 1B ............................1973-74 Steve Peruso, OF .............. 1980-81-82-83 Tommy Peterman, 1B ..............1994-95-96 Chris Petersen, SS ..................1990-91-92 Ryan Petersen, INF .................1997-98-99 Jeff Petzoldt, 2B ................ 1980-81-83-84 Barry Pevey .............................1965-66-67 Marty Pevey, C ........................1980-81-82 Jon Phillips, P ..........................1994-95-96 Logan Phillips, INF .......................2004-05 Bobby Pierce ..................................... 1965 Brian Pierce, INF ....................2006-07-08 Paul Pierce, 2B .................................. 1994 Steve Pietsch, OF.........................1973-74 Jody Pollock, INF.....................1997-98-99 Brandon Ponder, SS .....................2004-05 Phillip Porter, OF ...................2006-07-08 Eddie Potts, SS ................................. 1954 Hollis Powell ...................................... 1953 Page 74

----- Y ----Adrian Yother, P ................................. 1998 David Youngberry, C .......................... 1983 Mike Yuro, 1B .................... 1988-89-90-91 ----- Z ----A.J. Zickgraf, C .................. 2001-02-03-05 *most of the pre-1976 records are unavailable so we welcome any additions or revisions.

----- V ----Jack VanDerSluys, P ....................1974-76 Darin Van Tassell, INF-OF . 1986-87-88-89 Frank Vashaw, OF .............1983, 85-86-87 Eddie Vaughn .................................... 1972 Ernie Venet, P...............................1972-73

Scott Fletcher lettered in 1979 then played from 1981-95 with six MLB teams. He posted a .262 career average in 1,612 career games.

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----- W ----Chris Walker, OF ........... 1999-2000-01-02 Meredith Walker ................................ 1967 Don Wallen, 3B .......................1954-55, 57 Steve Walson, DH ...................1996-97-98 Jimmie Walters .................................. 1967 Rick Ward .....................................1966-67 Wesley Ward, OF .............................. 1954 Jake Ware, INF ................................. 2008 Pete Warenik, P ............................1979-80 Howard Warren, OF ................1954-55-57 Danny Washburn, P................1996, 98-99 Sammy Watson, P ............................. 2000 Terry Webb ........................................ 1967 Weicht, 1B ......................................... 1975

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----- S ----Salter, C ........................................1974-75 Norman Sapp, P ...........................1972-73 Clint Sauls, P ..................... 1995-96-97-98 John Sawyer, P.............................1957-58 Scott Schaefer, P .....................1981-82-83 Bill Scharnikow, INF................1981, 84-85 Mike Scott, P ..................................... 1982 Jim Seeley ...............................1963-64-65 Steve Seibert, OF .............................. 1990 Louis Sellers .................................1972-73 Dave Shannon, INF ......................1981-82 Chris Shehan, INF-OF .............2006-07-08 Jerry Shepherd, 3B............................ 1989 Mike Shepherd, OF .................1985-86-87 Matt Sheppard, P............................... 1991 Lou Shipes, P .................................... 1959 Jeff Shireman, 2B-SS ........ 1985-86-87-88 Matt Shurley, P .................................. 2006 Allen Simmons.........................1965-66-67 Preston Sizemore, P-OF .........1955-57-58 Bobby Slater, OF ..........................1991-92 Jody Slater, OF .............................1978-79 Derrick Smith, OF .............................. 2005 Robbie Smith, 1B-OF ...................1985-86 Wayne Smith, OF-C .....................1959-60 Kurt Soderholm, OF......................1987-88 Jason Somers, P ............................... 2001 Ismael Sopena, 2B ............................ 1979

----- T ----John Tamargo, C ..........................1972-73 Charles Tarpley.................................. 1963 Everett Teaford, P ....................2004-05-06 Dean Terry, P ............................... 1980, 82 Kevin Thompson, P ......................1989-90 Mike Thompson, P...................2002-03-04 Paul Thornton, P................................ 1993 Herbie Thorpe.................................... 1967 Scott Tolbert, P ........................2001-02-03 Keith Toler, P ..................................... 1977 Toth, SS ........................................1974-75 Ray Trent, P-1B ................................. 1981 John Tudor, P .................................... 1975 Ralph Turner, 1B...........................1957-58 Thomas Turner, P .........................2004-05 Briggs Tyler, P-INF ..................1957-58-59

Brent Wells ........................................ 1966 Sandy Wells....................................... 1963 Daniel Wheeler, P .......... 1998-99-2000-01 Jimmy White, P.................................. 1957 Pete Whitfield .................................... 1967 Tyson Whitley, SS-3B ........ 1994-95-96-97 Bryan Wiggins, OF-1B ....... 1990-91-92-93 Tim Wilder, P ..................................... 1990 Kermit Wiliott, INF-OF ....................... 1960 Brian Wilkerson, P ......................2007-08 Michael Wilkerson, P ......................... 1988 Jimmy Wilkes..................................... 1972 Brandon J. Williams, OF ...............1996-97 Brandon L. Williams, OF...............2002-03 Chuck Williams .................................. 1972 Glenn Williams................................... 1972 Jimmy Williamson .............................. 1963 Alan Willis, P.................................1978-79 Matt Wilson, 2B ............................1993-94 Mickey Wilson, 1B ............................. 1957 Steve Wilson, C ............................1995-96 Pat Winchester .................................. 1972 Flint Wipke, C ...............................2004-05 A.J. Wirnsberger, INF .................2007-08 Tom Wommack, SS ......................1957-58 Steve Wood, OF ................................ 1977 Richard Wooddy, P ............................ 1967 Brandon Woods, P ............................ 2003 Ty Wright, OF ................................... 2008

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----- R ----Luis Ramos, SS-2B ................1982-83, 85 David Ray, P ........................1999-2000-01 Frank Read, P ..............................1973-74 Jimmy Reiley, P ................................. 1976 Shad Renick, 3B ................................ 1992 J.R. Revere, OF............. 1999-2000-01-02 David Richardson, OF ....... 2005-06-07-08 Keith Richardson, P .................1986-87-88 Dave Rigdon, P ................................. 2008 Tracy Rivers, UTIL ............. 1960-61-62-63 Kenny Roberts, P .............. 1982-83-84-85 Rhett Roberts, P ................................ 1999 Bill Robinson, 1B ..........................1959-60 Eddie Rodriguez, P............ 1976-77-78-79 Brian Rogers, P .......................2001-02-03 Phillip Roland, P .......................1999-2000 Tim Roth, P ........................ 1991-92-93-94 Dan Rothem, P .................................. 1999 J.E. Rowe, OF ................................... 1960 Chris Royer, SS ............................1975-76 Steve Rum, OF .............................1977-78 Jim Rupich ......................................... 1972 William Rushing, P .......................1994-95 Russ Russell, P ................................. 1990 Tony Russell, OF ............................... 1980 Sean Ruth, OF................................... 1993 Ryan, C.........................................1974-75 Scott Ryder, P..........................1988-89-90

Will Southwell, INF ................2006-07-08 Ferrell Sparks, C................................ 1954 Jemel Spearman, 2B-SS .........2000-01-02 Garth Spendiff, 3B ...................1993-94-95 Mike Standridge, P .......................1998-99 Ronald Stanford, P ..................1991-92-93 Leahman Stanley.....................1965-66-67 Bill Steidl, P ..................................1977-78 Brent Stephens, OF .................2003-04-05 Darryl Stephens, OF .......................... 2001 Jerry Stephens .......................1963, 65-66 Bill Stewart, P ...............................1998-99 Kyle Strickland, P .........................1978-79 Steve Stringer, P................ 1982-83-84-85 Dan Stipe, OF ..........................1958-59-60 Charlie Strohecker, P....................2007-08 Mark Strucher, 1B ....................1977-78-79 Chad Sumner, 3B-2B....................1990-91 Stan Sumner...................................... 1965 Scott Sundermeier, P....................1975-76 Gary Supinski, OF ............................. 1985 Mark Susce, 1B-P....................1980-81-82 Ken Szotkiewicz ...........................1967-68

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Kelly Powell, OF ......................1953-54-55 Dave Pregon, 1B .....................1982-83-84 Prosser, 1B ........................................ 1974 Darren Prozzo, OF ............................ 1994

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Year Player 1953 Hollis Powell Kelly Powell 1967 Ken Szotkiewicz Vic Correll Jim Nevin 1968 Ken Szotkiewicz Jimmie Walters Terry Childers 1970 Jim Goodwin Herb Hutson James Fields 1971 Cary Shea 1973 John Tamargo 1974 Jim Morrison John Gibson Keath Chauncy Mike Cash 1975 John Tudor 1976 John Tudor Curtis Fisher Ray Boyer Richard Hudson Tom Kotchman Benjie Moore 1977 Terry Mixon Carl Gardner Randy Hodges Marshall Justice 1978 Jimmy Matthews Terry Mixon Gary Givens Luis Mendez Bill Steidl 1979 Scott Fletcher Mark Strucher Carmelo Aguayo Sergio Crego Chip Gray Izzie Sopena 1980 Alan Willis Bob Elliott Chuck Lusted Bob Elliott Bob Laurie Phil Leisure 1981 Derrell Baker Chuck Lusted Roger Godwin 1982 Marty Pevey Terrill Parham 1983 Alan Balcomb Steve Peruso 1984 Ben Abner Dave Pregon 1985 Luis Ramos Phil Dale

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3 171

1 3 27 612 28 634 2 30 12 294 48 899 21 505 6 132 5 99 11 242 15 337 27 577 21 484 3 57 9 205 Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent 21 253 Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent 10 235 12 292 18 465 Free Agent Free Agent 1 6 5 112 Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent 2 35 3 51 32 749 33 762 Free Agent Free Agent 21 537 26 652 26 665 19 473 20 499 Free Agent Free Agent 5 119 20 509 15 372 Free Agent

Organization Detroit Pittsburgh Minnesota Cleveland Kansas City A’s Detroit Chicago (NL) Chicago (NL) Philadelphia Chicago (NL) Maryland Maryland St. Louis Philadelphia Philadelphia Texas San Francisco New York (NL) Boston New York (NL) Boston Los Angeles Boston Chicago (NL) Texas New York (AL) Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Seattle Boston Boston Oakland Chicago (NL) Houston Texas Montreal Minnesota Philadelphia Cleveland Milwaukee Minnesota Minnesota Detroit Detroit Montreal San Francisco Houston Minnesota Minnesota Los Angeles New York (AL) Montreal Montreal Cincinnati Cincinnati

Year Player Rd. Overall 1986 Craig Cooper 5 118 Billy Brooks 19 490 Jim Cunningham Free Agent 1987 Kevin Meier 20 516 Mike Shepherd 32 830 1988 Keith Richardson 2 43 Jeff Shireman 23 600 1989 Brett Hendley 14 374 1990 Rob Fitzpatrick 7 193 Scott Ryder 29 767 Steve Siebert 45 1173 1991 Joey Hamilton 1 8 Chad Sumner 53 1344 1992 Chris Petersen 9 247 Todd Greene 14 391 1993 Paul Thornton 6 183 Todd Greene 12 327 Mark Dean 36 1012 Jake Greene Free Agent 1994 Clint Fair 14 380 William Rushing 38 1047 Kevin Hallman Dave Masi Tim Roth Matt Wilson 1995 William Rushing 8 212 Jeff Keppen 35 975 Garth Spendiff 1996 Tommy Peterman 11 307 Julio Ayala 11 327 Mark Hamlin 24 716 Steve Wilson 27 808 Jon Phillips 40 1200 Sy Jones 1997 Ryan Cummings 8 237 Tod Lee 23 705 2000 Matt Easterday 21 611 2001 J.R. Revere 49 1451 2002 Chris Walker 6 183 Matt Herring 11 330 Jemel Spearman 16 483 Brett Lewis 29 873 2003 Dennis Dove 3 95 Kevin Culpepper 9 268 Brian Rogers 11 310 Scott Tolbert 41 1220 2005 Flint Wipke 38 1153 Jason Hurst Free Agent 2006 Dustin Evans 2 68 Everett Teaford 12 347 Greg Dowling 19 578 2007 A.J. Battisto 30 916 2008 Jeremy Beckham 17 503 Blake Nation 22 672 Chris Shehan 30 910 Bold indicated played in Major League

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Organization San Diego Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Oakland Montreal Atlanta San Diego San Diego St. Louis Chicago (NL) St. Louis Florida Anaheim (Calif.) St. Louis Florida Cincinnati Milwaukee Independent Independent Independent Independent Minnesota Los Angeles Independent Minnesota Seattle Colorado Los Angeles (NL) Cincinnati Independent Anaheim Baltimore Florida Colorado Chicago (NL) Chicago (AL) Chicago (NL) Chicago (NL) St. Louis Minnesota Detroit Toronto LA - Anaheim Boston Atlanta Kansas City Oakland Florida Tampa Bay Seattle Atlanta

HITS Scott Henley 326 Greg Dowling 312 Todd Greene 311 Alan Balcomb 302 Jeff Shireman 290 Greg McMullen 288 Ben Abner 285 Jeff Petzoldt 266 Chris Shehan 254 Rob Fitzpatrick 254

1998-01 2003-06 1990-93 1980-83 1985-88 1983-86 1982-84 1980-84 2006-08 1987-90

RUNS SCORED Alan Balcomb 248 Todd Greene 221 Jeff Shireman 203 Greg McMullen 198 Ben Abner 197 Greg Dowling 187

1980-83 1990-93 1985-88 1983-86 1982-84 2003-06

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182 179 173 172 172

DOUBLES Dustin Langley 63 Scott Henley 61 Jeff Shireman 61 Greg McMullen 60 Alan Balcomb 55 Ben Abner 54 Jody Pollock 53 Todd Greene 53 Mike Shepherd 52 Greg Dowling 51 Brendan Gilligan 51 Tyson Whitley 51

2006-08 1999-02 2001-05 1998-01 1997-99

1998-00 1998-01 1985-88 1983-86 1980-83 1982-84 1997-99 1990-93 1985-87 2003-06 2000-03 1994-97

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HOME RUNS Todd Greene 88 Ben Abner 59 Tommy Peterman 51 Scott Henley 50 Dave Pregon 50 Steve Peruso 48 Rob Fitzpatrick 46 Mike Miller 45 Craig Cooper 43 Mark Strucher 38

1990-93 1982-84 1994-96 1998-01 1982-84 1980-83 1987-90 1989-92 1983-86 1977-79

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

TOTAL BASES Todd Greene 640 Scott Henley 539 Ben Abner 526 Tommy Peterman 454 Greg Dowling 451 Rob Fitzpatrick 441

1990-93 1998-01 1982-84 1994-96 2003-06 1987-90

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AT-BATS Alan Balcomb 952 Greg McMullen 911 Scott Henley 904 Todd Greene 903 Jeff Petzoldt 901 Greg Dowling 870 Tyson Whitley 864 Jeff Shireman 852 Kevin Hallman 850 Doug Elder 813

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1980-83 1980-84 1990-93 1983-86 1989-92 1985-88 1998-01 1991-94 2003-06 1994-97

1999-02 1975-76 1993-96 1977-79 2001-03 1999-02 1998-00 1994-97 1992-93

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GAMES PLAYED Alan Balcomb 251 Jeff Petzoldt 246 Todd Greene 240 Greg McMullen 234 Doug Eder 230 Jeff Shireman 229 Scott Henley 226 Kevin Hallman 226 9. Greg Dowling 225 10. Tyson Whitley 224 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

TRIPLES 1. J.R. Revere 12 Benjie Moore 12 3. Mark Hamlin 11 Chip Gray 11 5. Rocky Baker 10 6. Chris Walker 8 Matt Easterday 8 Tyson Whitley 8 Willando Ficklin 8 10. Several with 7

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BATTING AVERAGE (min. 300 AB) Derrell Baker (190-447).............................425 ...............................................1980-81 Jason Hurst (142-374) ..............................380................................................2003-05 Chris Shehan (254-676) ............................376................................................2006-08 Carmello Aguayo (127-341) ......................372 ...............................................1978-79 Matt Easterday (231-622) .........................371 ...........................................1998-2000 Ben Abner (285-785) .................................363 ...............................................1982-84 James Payne (253-699) ............................361................................................2001-05 Scott Henley (326-904) .............................361 ...........................................1998-2001 9. Greg Dowling (312-870) ............................359................................................2003-06 10. Tommy Peterman (250-698) .....................358................................................1994-96 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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RUNS BATTED IN Todd Greene 257 Scott Henley 236 Ben Abner 208 Greg Dowling 206 Dave Pregon 202 Tommy Peterman 195 Steve Peruso 194 Greg McMullen 187 Mike Shepherd 172 Matt Herring 171

1990-93 1998-01 1982-84 2003-06 1982-84 1994-96 1980-83 1983-86 1985-87 2000-02

STOLEN BASES Antoine Moran 106 Chris Walker 103 Alan Balcomb 83 Chris Abner 80 J.R. Revere 79 James Payne 76 Rob Fitzpatrick 64 Rocky Baker 61 Jeremy Beckham 59 Mike Yuro 48 Carl Gardner 48

1994-97 1999-02 1980-83 1987-90 1999-02 2001-05 1987-90 2001-03 2005-08 1988-91 1975-76

WALKS Alan Balcomb 219 Sy Jones 149 Jeff Shireman 146 Dave Pregon 144 Brett Hendley 142 Brendan Gilligan 138 Greg Dowling 128 Michael Holder 116 Gary Botti 113 Dan Gealy 111 Luis Ramos 111 Steve Rum 111

1980-83 1993-96 1985-88 1982-84 1987-89 2000-03 2003-06 1995-99 1982-84 1985-88 1982-85 1976-77

STRIKEOUTS Mike Miller 192 Rob Fitzpatrick 187 Mark Hamlin 178 Tyson Whitley 177 Brett Hendley 172 J.R. Revere 170 Todd Greene 150 Matt Herring 147 Steve Walson 146 Jeremiah Parker 139

1989-92 1987-90 1993-96 1994-97 1987-89 1999-02 1990-93 2000-02 1996-98 2005-08

PITCHING APPEARANCES 1. Jason Cadenhead 109 1999-03 Tod Lee 109 1995-97 3. A.J. Battisto 92 2005-07 David Cogswell 92 2004-07 5. Brett Lewis 79 1999-02 6. Clint Sauls 75 1995-98 Kenny Roberts 75 1982-85

8. David Wheeler 71 9. Russell Hendricks 70 10. Josh Lairsey 69 Tim Roth 69

1998-01 1987-89 2004-07 1991-94

GAMES STARTED 1. Brett Lewis 71 2. Clint Sauls 55 Phil Dale 55 4. Joey Hamilton 53 5. Josh Lairsey 49 6. Everett Teaford 48 7. Ryan Cummings 46 Kenny Roberts 46 Steve Stringer 46 Roger Godwin 46

1999-02 1995-98 1982-85 1989-91 2004-07 2004-06 1995-97 1982-85 1982-85 1978-81

COMPLETE GAMES Chuck Lusted 28 1978-81 Roger Godwin 25 1978-81 Keith Richardson 23 1986-88 Joey Hamilton 22 1989-91 Kenny Roberts 21 1982-85 Phil Dale 20 1982-85 Paul Kilimonis 19 1978-81 Steve Stringer 18 1982-85 Pete Manos 18 1974-75 10. Gary Givens 16 1976-78 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

WINS 1. Brett Lewis 36 2. Joey Hamilton 35 3. Paul Kilimonis 31 Chuck Lusted 31 5. Kenny Roberts 30 6. Phil Dale 29 7. Clint Sauls 27 8. Everett Teaford 26 Roger Godwin 26 10. Keith Richardson 24

1999-02 1989-91 1978-81 1978-81 1982-85 1982-85 1995-98 2004-06 1978-81 1986-88

LOSSES 1. Phil Dale 22 Kenny Roberts 22 3. Brett Lewis 19 Joey Hamilton 19 Billy Brooks 19 Steve Stringer 19 7. Daniel Wheeler 17 Scott Ryder 17 9. Clint Sauls 16 Jim Carragher 16

1982-85 1982-85 1999-02 1989-91 1983-86 1982-85 1998-01 1988-90 1995-98 1990-93

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Brett Lewis (Above) concluded his stellar playing career for the Eagles in 2002. He finished as the Eagles’ all-time leader in victories, innings pitched and games started. He has 76 more career strikeouts than number two on the career list.

During his three-year career, Everett Teaford (above) added his name to four career categories. He finished second in strikeouts, tied for eighth in wins and tied for seventh in innings pitched. Teaford recorded 100-plus strikeouts in all three years.

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HITS ALLOWED Brett Lewis 527 Clint Sauls 462 Phil Dale 408 Josh Lairsey 391 Kenny Roberts 388 Joey Hamilton 361 Steve Stringer 350 Roger Godwin 346 Ryan Cummings 344 Billy Brooks 338

1999-02 1995-98 1982-85 2004-07 1982-85 1989-91 1982-85 1978-81 1995-97 1983-86

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STRIKEOUTS Brett Lewis 429 Everett Teaford 353 Joey Hamilton 352 Dennis Dove 290 Chuck Lusted 286 William Rushing 285 Scott Ryder 275 Phil Dale 267 Ryan Cummings 263 Tod Lee 248

1999-02 2004-06 1989-91 2001-03 1978-81 1994-95 1988-90 1982-85 1995-97 1995-97

A.J. Battisto finished his three year career (2005-07) undefeated. A Second Team All-Southern Conference relief pitcher in ‘07, Battisto went 11-0 with 12 saves during his career. His 36 relief appearances and 10 saves during his senior year still rank fifth among the season ‘Top 10’. Battisto also ranks fifth all-time with 12 saves and tied for third with 92 career appearances.

The 2002 squad was led by five R): Jared five pitchers that rewrote the career record book book. Pictured are (L (L-R): Comstock, Dennis Dove, Brett Lewis, Brian Rogers and Jason Cadenhead. At least one member of the five are listed on all but one career statistical category. They combined to win 101 games with 30 saves in 363 career appearances. Dove and Rogers both saw time in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively.

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J Joey Hamilton helped the Eagles advance to tthe 1990 College World Series. When he finished his three-year career, Hamilton held the Eagles’ h a all-time record for wins, innings pitched and strikeouts. He earned All-America honors following the o 1990 campaign. Hamilton was drafted by the San 1 D Diego Padres in the 1991 draft and he pitched in tthe World Series. He played 11 seasons between S San Diego, Toronto and Cincinnati, posting a ccareer 74-73 record and 4.44 ERA.

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EARNED RUNS ALLOWED Brett Lewis 237 1999-02 Clint Sauls 204 1995-98 Phil Dale 203 1982-85 Daniel Wheeler 197 1998-01 Kenny Roberts 197 1982-85 Josh Lairsey 186 2004-07 Billy Brooks 186 1983-86 Steve Stringer 182 1982-85 Ryan Cummings 168 1995-97 Joey Hamilton 154 1989-91

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RUNS ALLOWED Brett Lewis 291 Clint Sauls 257 Phil Dale 247 Kenny Roberts 241 Steve Stringer 241 Billy Brooks 236 Daniel Wheeler 235 Josh Lairsey 217 Ryan Cummings 203 Joey Hamilton 194

SAVES Tod Lee 29 Jason Cadenhead 21 Paul Thornton 17 Ken Krupa 14 A.J. Battisto 12 David Cogswell 11 Steve Cogswell 11 8. Brian Harrison 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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INNINGS PITCHED Brett Lewis 480.2 Clint Sauls 391.1 Joey Hamilton 377.2 Phil Dale 376.2 Chuck Lusted 356 Kenny Roberts 349 Everett Teaford 348.1 Roger Godwin 348.1 9. Josh Lairsey 318.2 10. Keith Richardson 317.2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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BATTING AVG. (.400 CLUB) 1. Derrell Baker ....... .462 1981 2. Craig Cooper ...... .446 1986 3. Matt Easterday.... .440 2000 4. Chris Shehan ...... .438 2008 5. Don Wallen ......... .418 1956 6. Ray Boyer ........... .415 1976 7. Scott Fletcher...... .412 1979 8. James Payne ...... .407 2005 9. Terry Mixon ......... .403 1978 10. Willando Ficklin ... .401 1992 11. Greg Dowling ...... .400 2005 Ben Abner ........... .400 1983

2007 2007 2003 1998 1987 1979

TRIPLES 1. Chip Gray.............8 2. Steve Garcia ........7 3. several players.....6

1979 1975

AT-BATS Chris Abner ..........295 Todd Greene ........287 Chad Sumner.......279 Ben Abner ............278 Jemel Spearman..274 Chris Walker ........272 Jeff Petzoldt .........272 Jeff Geer ..............267 Doug Eder............262 Ben Abner ............262

1990 1990 1990 1984 2002 2002 1984 1984 1990 1982

HOME RUNS 1. Ben Abner ............27 2. Tommy Peterman.26* Todd Greene ........26 Craig Cooper .......26 Mark Strucher ......26 6. Todd Greene ........25 7. Ben Abner ............23 8. Chris Shehan .......22 Steve Peruso .......22 10. A.J. Wirnsberger 21 Rob Fitzpatrick .....21 Dave Pregon ........21

HITS 1. Derrell Baker ........108 2. Matt Easterday.....107 3. Todd Greene ........100 Ben Abner ............100 Jeff Geer ..............100 6. James Payne .......99 Scott Henley ........99 Scott Fletcher.......99 9. Chris Shehan .......98 Ben Abner ............98

1981 2000 1990 1984 1984 2005 2001 1979 2008 1983

TOTAL BASES 1. Todd Greene ........203 2. Ben Abner ............196 3. Craig Cooper .......190 Ben Abner ............190 5. Mark Strucher ......189 6. Chris Shehan .......187 Matt Easterday.....187 Tommy Peterman.187 9. Ben Abner ............180 10. Rob Fitzpatrick .....172

1990 1984 1986 1983 1979 2008 2000 1996 1983 1990

RUNS SCORED 1. Chris Shehan .......84 2. Chris Walker ........79 3. Matt Easterday.....78 Craig Cooper .......78 Ben Abner ............78 6. Logan Phillips ......76 7. Ben Abner ............75 Scott Fletcher.......75 9. Rob Fitzpatrick .....70 10. Jody Pollock.........69 Luis Ramos ..........69 Alan Balcomb.......69

2008 2002 2000 1986 1984 2005 1983 1979 1990 1999 1985 1983

RUNS BATTED IN Craig Cooper .......94* Mark Strucher ......85 Scott Henley ........84 Jody Pollock.........83 Tommy Peterman.82 Ben Abner ............82 Jim Morrison ........82 8. Ben Abner ............78 9. Chris Shehan .......77 Matt Herring .........77 Matt Easterday.....77 Steve Wilson ........77

1986 1979 2001 1999 1996 1983 1974 1984 2008 2002 2000 1997

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1. 2. 3. 4. 6.

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10. Matt Miller ...........21 Chris Shehan .......21 Rocky Baker ........21 Jody Pollock.........21 Jeff Shireman .......21 Mark Strucher ......21

DOUBLES Dustin Langley .....26 Tyson Whitley ......25 Jason Hurst..........24 Brett Pelfrey .........23 Terry Mixon ..........23 Ty Wright.............22 Matt Easterday.....22 Mike Shepherd.....22 Ben Abner ............22

2000 1995 2005 2005 1978 2008 2000 1987 1982

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

WALKS 1. Steve Rum ...........72 2. Dave Howard .......63 3. Alan Balcomb.......62 4. Bobby Aiken .........60 Alan Balcomb.......60 Keathel Chauncey 60 7. Sy Jones ..............59 8. Chris Shehan .......53 Greg Dowling .......53 10. Jeff Shireman .......52

1984 1996 1990 1986 1979 1991 1983 2008 1983 2008 1990 1984

1977 1979 1982 1984 1980 1974 1995 2008 2006 1986

STRIKEOUTS 1. Brooks McFarland 64 Brett Hendley .......64 3. Brett Hendley .......62 4. Mike Miller............60 5. Garth Spendiff ......58 David Dupree .......58 7. Jeremiah Parker ..57 Flint Wipke ...........57 9. Chris Shehan .......56 Steve Wilson ........56

1994 1988 1987 1990 1995 1991 2008 2004 2008 1996

STOLEN BASES 1. Antoine Moran .....50 2. Chris Walker ........48 3. Chris Walker ........41 4. Chris Abner ..........39 5. James Payne .......37 6. Rob Fitzpatrick .....33 7. Antoine Moran .....31 8. Scott Fletcher.......30 9. Chris Abner ..........29 10. Jeremy Beckham ...28

1996 2002 2001 1989 2005 1989 1997 1979 1990 2007

LONGEST HITTING STREAK 1. Matt Easterday.....28 2000 2. Jason Hurst..........25* 2005 3. Jason Hurst..........24 2005 4. Jeff Shireman .......23 1988 5. Matt Wilson ..........22 1994 Dan Gealy ............22 1987 Marty Pevey .........22 1982 APPEARANCES 1. Tod Lee ................42 2. Tod Lee ................38 3. Kyle Kamppi .......37 David Cogswell ....37 5. A.J. Battisto..........36 Jason Cadenhead .36 7. Paul Thornton ......35 8. Jason Cadenhead .33 Marty Jones .........33 10. Steve Cogswell ....32

1997 1996 2007 2006 2007 2000 1993 2002 1999 2005

RELIEF APPEARANCES 1. Tod Lee ................42 1997 2. Tod Lee ................38 1996 3. Kyle Kamppi .......37 2007 David Cogswell ....37 2006 5. A.J. Battisto..........36 2007 6. Jason Cadenhead .35 2000 Paul Thornton ......35 1993 8. Jason Cadenhead .33 2002 Marty Jones .........33 1999 10. Steve Cogswell ....32 2005

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

INNINGS PITCHED Joey Hamilton ......161 William Rushing ...160 Julio Ayala ............152 Keith Richardson .142 Scott Ryder ..........140 Chuck Lusted .......133 Phil Dale ..............132 Joey Hamilton ......131

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Julio Ayala led the nation winning 15 games during the 1996 season. He went on to earn All-America honors leading the Eagles to the Atlantic Regional in Clemson that year.

9. Jimmy Dobson .....130 1968 10. Billy Brooks ..........129 1986 SCORELESS INNINGS 1. Pete Manos....... 42.1 1974 VICTORIES 1. Joey Hamilton ......18* 2. Julio Ayala ............15* 3. David Ray ............12 Joey Hamilton ......12 Russell Hendricks 12 Keith Richardson .12 Chuck Lusted .......12 Gary Givens .........12 Ernie Venet ..........12 10. eight times ...........11

1990 1996 2000 1991 1989 1987 1981 1978 1973

CONSECUTIVE VICTORIES 1. Russell Hendricks 12 1989 Ernie Venet ..........12 1973 3. Joey Hamilton ......11 1990 4. Paul Kilimonis ......9 1980 Chuck Lusted .......9 1979 6. John Gibson.........8 1974 7. Everett Teaford ....7 2006 ERA (30 IP) 1. Kyle Young ...........0.67 2. Tod Lee ................1.18 3. Paul Thornton ......1.19 4. Pete Manos..........1.25 5. Gary Givens .........1.44 6. John Tudor ...........1.46 7. Steve Cogswell ....1.51 8. Jimmy Dobson .....1.65 9. Randy Hodges .....1.69 10. Tod Lee ................1.82

1971 1996 1993 1974 1978 1975 2003 1967 1977 1995

1982 1974 1979 1995 1975 1984 2001 1989 1984 1980

COMPLETE GAMES 1. Keith Richardson ...13 1987 2. Roger Godwin ........12 1981 Chuck Lusted .........12 1981 Gary Givens ...........12 1978 Richard Hudson .....12 1976 6. Joey Hamilton ........10 1990 Keith Richardson ...10 1988 Chuck Lusted .........10 1980 Randy Hodges .......10 1977 Pete Manos............10 1975 SAVES 1. Paul Thornton ........17 2. Tod Lee ..................11 Tod Lee ..................11 Ken Kruppa ............11 5. A.J. Battisto............10 6. David Cogswell ......9 Brian Harrison ........9 Jason Cadenhead..9 9. Ernie Venet ............8 10. Blake Nation ..........7 Steve Cogswell ......7 Tod Lee ..................7

1993 1996 1995 1973 2007 2006 2004 2002 1972 2008 2005 1997

3. 4.

1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 9.

1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7.

GAMES PLAYED 69 ........................... 1990 69 ........................... 1984 67 ........................... 1982 64 ........................... 2002 64 ........................... 1987 64 ........................... 1985 62 ............................ 2007 62 ........................... 2001 62 ........................... 1983 62 ........................... 1977 WINS 50 (50-19) ............... 1990 47 (47 -14) .............. 1974 46 (46-14) ............... 1996 46 (46-15) ............... 1979 43 (43-12) ............... 1973 42 (42-20) ............... 2001 39 (39-21) ............... 2003 39 (39-25) ............... 2002 38 (38-22) ................ 2005 38 (38-23) ............... 2000 38 (38-21) ............... 1993 38 (38-24) ............... 1983 38 (38-21) ............... 1980

37 33 30 30 29 28 27 27 27 27 27

LOSSES (32-37) ............... 1984 (34-33) ............... 1982 (22-30) ............... 1998 (33-30) ............... 1987 (29-29) ............... 1999 (34-28) ............... 2007 (31-27) ............... 2006 (31-27) ............... 1992 (32-27) ............... 1991 (33-27) ............... 1989 (30-27) ............... 1988

FEWEST LOSSES 3 (15-3) ................... 1933 4 (6-4) ..................... 1947 7 (15-7) .................... 1955 7 (12-7) ................... 1953 7 (15-7) ................... 1949 7 (7-7) ...................... 1935 7. 8 (21-8) ................... 1962 8 (17-8) ................... 1956 8 (10-8) ................... 1954 10. 9 (23-9) ................... 1965 1. 2. 3.

HIGHEST WINNING PCT .833 ............. 1933 (15-3) .782 ........... 1973 (43-12) .770 ........... 1974 (47-14) .767 ........... 1996 (46-14) .754 ........... 1979 (46-15) .725 ........... 1990 (50-19)

7. 8. 9. 10.

.724 .719 .700 .682 .682

............. 1962 (21-8) ............. 1965 (23-9) ........... 1978 (35-15) ............. 1955 (15-7) ............. 1949 (15-7)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

AT-BATS 2,359 ...................... 1990 2,304 ...................... 1984 2,285 ...................... 2002 2,233 ...................... 2001 2,185 ....................... 2007 2,179 ...................... 1982 2,172 ....................... 2008 2,167 ...................... 2000 2,164 ...................... 1985 2,161 ...................... 1987

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RUNS SCORED 595 .......................... 2008 518 ......................... 1983 512 ......................... 1985 500 ......................... 2001 499 ......................... 1986 498 ......................... 2002 494 ......................... 1984 492 ......................... 1979 476 ......................... 1990 475 ......................... 1997

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

HITS 751 .......................... 2008 733 ......................... 2002 732 ......................... 1990 711 .......................... 1984 707 .......................... 2005 696 ......................... 1983 690 ......................... 2001 678 ......................... 1985 673 .......................... 2004 658 ......................... 2000

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DOUBLES 155 ......................... 2000 154 .......................... 2008 143 .......................... 2007 139 .......................... 2005 138 ......................... 1985 131 ......................... 2003 131 ......................... 1996 8. 130 ......................... 2002 130 ......................... 2001 10. 129 ......................... 1987 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.

TRIPLES 37 .......................... 1975 24 .......................... 1979 23 .......................... 1976 21 .......................... 1996 20 ........................... 2002 19 ........................... 1992 15 ............................ 2005 15 ........................... 2003 14 ........................... 2001 14 ........................... 1994

HOME RUNS 114........................... 2008 88 ........................... 1990 87 ........................... 1986 80 ........................... 1984 79 ........................... 1984 78 ........................... 1983 76 ........................... 1991 76 ........................... 1987 9. 73 ........................... 1996 10. 70 ........................... 1999 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The 2002 Eagles Eagles, participants in the NCAA Clemson Regional Regional, finished finished with a season-record 733 hits and 151 stolen bases. They are pictured during their celebration following a SoCon Tournament championship.

OPPONENTS

WINNING PERCENTAGE 1. Ernie Venet (12-1) .923 1973 2. Clyde Miller (9-1) .900 1962 3. Drew Murray (8-1) ............................889 2008 Ron Buffington (8-1) ............................889 1992 5. Russell Hendricks (12-2) ............................857 1989 Gary Givens (12-2) .857 1978 7. Alan Willis (11-2) .846 1979 Richard Hudson (11-2) ............................846 1976 9. Julio Ayala (15-3) .833 1996

COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2008 STATISTICS

WALKS Terrill Parham.......82 John Gibson.........81 Alan Willis ............76 William Rushing ...66 Bob Gerdes..........64 Larry McDowell ....63 Daniel Wheeler ....60 Scott Ryder ..........60 Kenny Roberts .....60 10. Bob Elliott.............58 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

10. Brett Lewis (9-2) .818 2001 Joey Hamilton (18-4) ............................818 1990

UNIVERSITY

1995 1996 1990 1990 1991 2006 2002 1999 2005 2003 1968

THE PROGRAM

STRIKEOUTS William Rushing ...172 Julio Ayala ............143 Joey Hamilton ......138 Scott Ryder ..........128 Joey Hamilton ......125 Everett Teaford ....122 Brett Lewis ...........122 Brett Lewis ...........122 9. Everett Teaford ....118 Dennis Dove ........118 Johnny Dobson ....118 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

TOTAL BASES 1,269 ....................... 2008 1,137 ...................... 1990 1,077 ....................... 2005 1,056 ...................... 1984 1,055 ...................... 1983 1,053 ...................... 2002 1,049 ...................... 1996 1,028 ...................... 2001 1,017 ...................... 2000 1,011 ....................... 1986

RUNS BATTED IN 543 .......................... 2008 466 ......................... 1983 443 ......................... 1984 441 ......................... 2001 438 ......................... 2002 437 ......................... 1990 437 ......................... 1979 8. 435 ......................... 1986 435 ......................... 1985 10. 426 .......................... 2005 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

WALKS 394 ......................... 1974 350 ......................... 1975 344 ......................... 1987 330 ......................... 1977 326 ......................... 1997 324 ......................... 1986 320 ......................... 1984 311 .......................... 1982 308 ......................... 1995 308 ......................... 1985

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

STRIKEOUTS 437 ......................... 1995 431 ......................... 2001 428 ......................... 1990 417 .......................... 2007 413 ......................... 1999 409 .......................... 2008 407 ......................... 1998 403 ......................... 1997 401 ......................... 1996 395 ......................... 1991

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

STOLEN BASES 151 ......................... 2002 145 ......................... 1975 131 ......................... 2001 129 ......................... 1977 128 ......................... 1989 123 ......................... 1990 121 ......................... 1996 109 .......................... 2008 107 ......................... 1999 105 ......................... 1974

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

BATTING AVERAGE .353 ........................ 1955 .346 ......................... 2008 .333 ........................ 1983 .331 ......................... 2005 .321 ........................ 2002 .320 ........................ 1979 .319 ........................ 1999 .316 ........................ 1986 .315 ......................... 2004 .313 ........................ 1985 .313 ........................ 1976

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

WALKS ISSUED 349 ......................... 1982 335 ......................... 1984 320 ......................... 1983 293 ......................... 2001 288 ......................... 1979 269 ......................... 2000 262 ......................... 1986 260 ......................... 1985 258 ......................... 2002 255 ......................... 1987

INNINGS PITCHED 1. 587.2 ...................... 1990 2. 563.1 ...................... 2002 3. 550 ......................... 2001 4. 544 ......................... 1984 5. 543 .......................... 2007 543 ......................... 2000 543 ......................... 1982 8. 532 ......................... 1987 9. 531 ......................... 1974 10. 530.1 ....................... 2005

LOWEST OPPONENT BA 1. .206 ........................ 1974 2. .217 ........................ 1979 3. .256 ........................ 1989 4. .258 ........................ 2003 5. .259 ........................ 1990 6. .264 ........................ 1994 7. .266 ........................ 1995 8. .268 ........................ 1993 9. .270 ........................ 1987 10. .271 ........................ 2002 .271 ........................ 1982

LOWEST ERA 1. 2.23 ........................ 1974 2. 2.78 ........................ 1978 3. 3.89 ........................ 1993 4. 3.90 ........................ 1989 5. 4.09 ........................ 1990 6. 4.26 ........................ 1996 7. 4.39 ......................... 2004 8. 4.46 ........................ 2003 9. 4.48 ........................ 1994 10. 4.51 ........................ 1995

RUNS ALLOWED 1. 535 ......................... 1984 2. 446 .......................... 2008 3. 428 ......................... 1982 4. 402 ......................... 1983 5. 393 ......................... 1999 6. 392 ......................... 2001 392 ......................... 1998 392 ......................... 1987 9. 387 .......................... 2006 10. 386 .......................... 2007

EARNED RUNS ALLOWED 1. 429 ......................... 1984 2. 401 .......................... 2008 3. 338 ......................... 1999 4. 329 .......................... 2006 5. 327 ......................... 1983 6. 325 .......................... 2007 7. 321 ......................... 2001 8. 314 ......................... 2002 9. 313 ......................... 1982 10. 310 .......................... 2005

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

HITS ALLOWED 712 ......................... 1984 680 .......................... 2007 678 .......................... 2008 636 ......................... 1997 633 ......................... 2003 626 .......................... 2006 609 ......................... 2001 604 ......................... 2000 602 .......................... 2005 600 ......................... 1999

COMPLETE GAMES 35 ........................... 1981 29 ........................... 1990 27 ........................... 1984 24 ........................... 1989 24 ........................... 1985 6. 22 ........................... 1982 7. 21 ........................... 1987 8. 20 ........................... 1992 9. 19 ........................... 1983 10. 17 ........................... 1994 1. 2. 3. 4.

*Led the nation HIGHEST ERA 1. 7.10 ........................ 1984 2. 7.04 ......................... 2008 3. 6.26 ........................ 1999 4. 6.23 ........................ 1998 5. 5.89 ........................ 1983 6. 5.81 ......................... 2006 7. 5.73 ........................ 1991 8. 5.60 ........................ 1992 9. 5.39 ......................... 2007 10. 5.37 ........................ 1997

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

STRIKEOUTS 591 ......................... 2003 552 ......................... 2002 543 ......................... 2001 506 ......................... 1995 493 ......................... 1996 480 .......................... 2004 475 ......................... 2000 472 ......................... 1997 443 .......................... 1994 436 .......................... 2005

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187 191 231 228 241

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Carl Gardner Randy Childress Chip Gray Bob Laurie Derrell Baker Alan Balcomb Ben Abner Alan Balcomb Ben Abner Greg McMullen Jeff Shireman Jeff Shireman Rob Fitzpatrick Chris Abner Chris Abner Todd Greene Chris Petersen Willando Ficklin Kevin Hallman Tommy Peterman Kevin Hallman Tommy Peterman Antoine Moran Steve Walson Jody Pollock Dustin Langley Matt Easterday Scott Henley Jemel Spearman Rocky Baker James Payne James Payne Greg Dowling Chris Shehan A.J. Wirnsberger

228 196 246 238 234 234 262 252 278 260 230 242 212 242 295 233 223 228 228 203 203 249 252 239 222 255 243 249 274 241 253 243 212 249 243

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

RUNS SCORED Lenny Kirkland Jim Morrison Keath Chauncey Benjie Moore Ray Boyer Steve Rum Terry Mixon Scott Fletcher

49 46 67 52 52 54 45 75

1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Bob Laurie Derrell Baker Alan Balcomb Ben Abner Ben Abner Luis Ramos Craig Cooper Jeff Shireman Dan Gealy Chris Abner Rob Fitzpatrick Todd Greene Chad Sumner Doug Eder Todd Greene Matt Wilson Tyson Whitley Tommy Peterman Antoine Moran Jody Pollock Jody Pollock Matt Easterday Jemel Spearman Chris Walker Rocky Baker James Payne Logan Phillips Greg Dowling Chris Shehan Chris Shehan

HITS Lenny Kirkland John Tamargo Jim Morrison Benjie Moore Ray Boyer Carl Gardner Terry Mixon Scott Fletcher Bob Laurie Derrell Baker Marty Pevey Ben Abner 1983 Ben Abner 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

59 69 64 75 78 69 78 61 47 53 70 54 54 54 53 51 57 66 65 58 69 78 51 79 50 65 76 59 59 84

1984 Jeff Geer Ben Abner 1985 Mike Shepherd 1986 Craig Cooper 1987 Jeff Shireman 1988 Jeff Shireman 1989 Chris Abner 1990 Todd Greene 1991 Todd Greene 1992 Kevin Hallman 1993 Willando Ficklin 1994 Matt Wilson 1995 Tyson Whitley 1996 Tommy Peterman 1997 Steve Walson 1998 Jody Pollock 1999 Jody Pollock 2000 Matt Easterday 2001 Scott Henley 2002 Matt Herring Jemel Spearman 2003 Rocky Baker 2004 Greg Dowling 2005 James Payne 2006 Greg Dowling 2007 Chris Shehan 2008 Chris Shehan

100 100 90 95 94 79 79 100 71 69 79 74 86 94 79 77 96 107 99 90 90 76 90 99 80 85 98

66 66 81 75 88 80 75 99 83 108 87 87 98

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EAGLE HISTORY

JIM MORRISON

OPPONENTS

David Richardson (Left) and Ty Wright (Above) made history in 2008, both hitting for the cycle in four consecutive innings. During game one of the College of Charleston series (March 28th) Richardson hit a single in the 4th, homered in the 5th, doubled in the 6th and tripled in the 7th inning. In the Wofford finale (April 27th) Wright led off the game with a single. He hit a 2-run homer in the 2nd, RBI triple in the 3rd and capped it with a 2-run double in the 4th. It is believed to be the only time in NCAA Division I history that two players from the same team hit for the cycle in consecutive innings.

COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2008 STATISTICS

AT-BATS Lenny Kirkland Rolando DeArmas Jim Morrison Benjie Moore Benjie Moore

1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

UNIVERSITY

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

BATTING AVERAGE Lenny Kirkland .353 John Tamargo .382 Jim Morrison .351 Mike Moore .343 Ray Boyer .415 Carl Gardner .351 Terry Mixon .403 Scott Fletcher .412 Derrell Baker .385 Derrell Baker .462 Marty Pevey .367 Ben Abner .400 Jeff Geer .375 Mike Shepherd .363 Craig Cooper .446 Jeff Shireman .388 Jeff Shireman .382 Rob Fitzpatrick .330 Rob Fitzpatrick .382 Mike Miller .329 Willando Ficklin .401 Todd Greene .374 Matt Wilson .376 Steve Wilson .367 Tommy Peterman .382 Steve Walson .331 Jody Pollock .347 Jody Pollock .387 Matt Easterday .440 Scott Henley .398 Matt Herring .380 Grant Burruss .348 Brandon Long .383 James Payne .407 Greg Dowling .377 Chris Shehan .341 Chris Shehan .438

THE PROGRAM

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY

1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

DOUBLES John Tamargo John Tamargo Jim Morrison Mike Moore Curtis Fisher Tom Kotchman Carl Gardner Terry Mixon Mark Strucher Derrell Baker Bob Laurie Derrell Baker Ben Abner Ben Abner Greg McMullen Greg McMullen Craig Cooper Mike Shepherd Jeff Shireman Mike Yuro Jerry Shepherd Todd Greene Mike Yuro Chad Sumner Doug Eder Todd Greene Matt Wilson Tommy Peterman Tyson Whitley Mark Hamlin Jamie Olvey Jody Pollock Jody Pollock Dustin Langley Dustin Langley Jemel Spearman Jemel Spearman Rocky Baker Greg Dowling Jason Hurst Matt Miller Matt Miller Chris Shehan Ty Wright

12 15 16 16 14 14 18 23 21 17 17 20 22 19 16 20 15 22 18 15 15 19 14 14 13 16 16 19 25 17 19 21 20 20 26 17 19 21 17 24 12 21 21 22

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

2003 2004 2005

TRIPLES Rolando DeArmas Mike Cash Jim Morrison Steve Garcia Benjie Moore Carl Gardner Carmelo Aguayo Chip Gray Bob Laurie Derrell Baker Steve Peruso Ben Abner Gary Botti Doug O’Bryant Mike Shepherd Jeff Shireman Frank Vashaw Chris Abner Chris Abner Brett Hendley Jerry Shepherd Doug Eder Chuck Mueller Todd Greene Chad Sumner Kevin Hallman Willando Ficklin Willando Ficklin Matt Wilson Mark Hamlin Mark Hamlin eight players Matt Easterday J.R. Revere Matt Easterday Rocky Baker Rocky Baker J.R. Revere Chris Walker James Payne Brandon Ponder Brandon Burnsed Flint Wipke

3 5 6 7 6 3 6 8 4 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 6 1 3 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 2 2 4

2006 Mike Economos Chris Hollis 2007 Chris Hollis 2008 Chris Shehan A.J. Wirnsberger

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

HOME RUNS Lenny Kirkland Jim Morrison Jim Morrison Curtis Fisher Curtis Fisher Carl Gardner Mark Strucher Mark Strucher Tom Nieporte Marty Pevey Steve Peruso Steve Peruso Steve Peruso Ben Abner Ben Abner Craig Cooper Craig Cooper Brett Hendley Sean McNeill Rob Fitzpatrick Todd Greene Todd Greene Todd Greene Todd Greene Tommy Peterman Steve Wilson Tommy Peterman Steve Walson Steve Walson Matt Easterday Scott Henley Scott Henley Matt Herring A.J. Zickgraf Grant Burruss Derrick Smith Flint Wipke

3 3 2 3 3

5 11 10 4 10 8 7 26 5 5 5 9 12 23 27 14 26 16 9 13 26 25 17 20 12 19 26 17 12 15 17 16 14 9 13 13 13

2006 Greg Dowling 2007 Jeremiah Parker 2008 Chris Shehan

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

RUNS BATTED IN John Tamargo John Tamargo Jim Morrison Mike Moore Curtis Fisher Carl Gardner Terry Mixon Mark Strucher Derrell Baker Derrell Baker Steve Peruso Ben Abner Ben Abner Mike Shepherd Craig Cooper Mike Shepherd Jeff Shireman Brett Hendley Todd Greene Todd Greene Todd Greene Todd Greene Tommy Peterman Steve Wilson Tommy Peterman Steve Walson Scott Henley Jody Pollock Matt Easterday Scott Henley Matt Herring Grant Burruss Greg Dowling Jason Hurst Mike Economos Mike Economos Chris Shehan

EAGLE HISTORY

OPPONENTS

2008 STATISTICS MEET THE EAGLES COACHING STAFF

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

JOHN TAMARGO

TODD GREENE

SCOTT HENLEY

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11 13 22

40 57 82 45 66 59 49 85 51 60 64 82 78 61 94 61 48 53 75 69 51 62 54 61 82 77 39 83 77 84 77 47 66 60 51 52 77

STOLEN BASES Jorge Perez Jorge Perez Keith Chauncey Benjie Moore

17 16 26 26

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Ray Boyer Carl Gardner Randy Childress Scott Fletcher Alan Balcomb Alan Balcomb Alan Balcomb Alan Balcomb Dave Pregon Gary Supinski Jeff Shireman Dan Gealy Dan Gealy Chris Abner Chris Abner Chad Sumner Chris Petersen Chris Petersen Matt Wilson Matt Wilson Antoine Moran Antoine Moran Antoine Moran Jody Pollock J.R. Revere J.R. Revere Chris Walker Chris Walker James Payne Rocky Baker James Payne James Payne Chris Hollis Jeremy Beckham Jeremy Beckham

22 26 21 30 24 22 17 20 7 21 12 12 19 39 29 12 12 17 15 16 18 50 31 13 23 24 41 48 18 18 21 37 17 28 24

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

WALKS John Tamargo John Tamargo Keith Chauncey Curtis Fisher Ray Boyer Steve Rum Steve Rum Dave Howard

31 46 60 38 41 72 39 63

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Alan Balcomb Alan Balcomb Alan Balcomb Dave Pregon Bobby Aiken Bobby Aiken Jeff Shireman Brett Hendley Brett Hendley Brett Hendley Rob Fitzpatrick Kevin Hallman Todd Greene Todd Greene Sy Jones Sy Jones Sy Jones Donnie Coe Steve Walson Michael Holder Matt Herring Brendan Gilligan Brendan Gilligan Brendan Gilligan Brandon Burnsed Logan Phillips Greg Dowling Matt Miller Chris Shehan

60 53 62 49 60 50 52 49 47 46 45 35 36 44 34 59 49 49 31 53 39 32 33 45 33 41 53 36 53

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

ERA (min. 30 IP) Tommy Arden Ken Kruppa Pete Manos John Tudor Richard Hudson Randy Hodges Gary Givens Alan Willis Chuck Lusted Roger Godwin Terrill Parham Scott Schaefer Billy Brooks Kenny Roberts

2.02 1.88 1.25 1.46 1.85 1.69 1.44 2.84 2.91 2.93 3.91 4.00 5.00 3.20

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Billy Brooks Keith Richardson Keith Richardson Russell Hendricks Joey Hamilton Tim Roth Ron Buffington Paul Thornton William Rushing Tod Lee Tod Lee Tod Lee Kyle Hatchell Mike Standridge Jason Cadenhead Brett Lewis Jason Cadenhead Steve Cogswell Josh Lairsey David Cogswell Everett Teaford David Cogswell Blake Nation

KEITH RICHARDSON

4.31 3.04 2.65 2.47 3.07 3.45 3.67 1.19 3.14 1.82 1.18 3.92 4.14 3.38 2.99 3.25 2.60 1.51 3.09 3.18 3.96 2.95 5.93

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1972 1973 1974 1975

1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

UNIVERSITY

92 106 139 105 118 118 128 116 189 117 143 140 190 196 141 190 141 117 119 203 159 126 152 130 146 187 145 114 151 187 163 148 111 135 150 124 138 187

THE PROGRAM

1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

TOTAL BASES Lenny Kirkland Jim Morrison Jim Morrison Benjie Moore Ray Boyer Benjie Moore Carl Gardner Terry Mixon Mark Strucher Bob Laurie Derrell Baker Ben Abner Ben Abner Ben Abner Mike Shepherd Craig Cooper Jeff Shireman Jeff Shireman Rob Fitzpatrick Todd Greene Todd Greene Todd Greene Todd Greene Tommy Peterman Steve Wilson Tommy Peterman Steve Walson Jody Pollock Jody Pollock Matt Easterday Scott Henley Matt Herring Rocky Baker Greg Dowling Jason Hurst Greg Dowling Chris Shehan Chris Shehan

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

OPPONENTS

ANTOINE MORAN

CLINT SAULS

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JASON CADENHEAD

EAGLE HISTORY

BEN ABNER

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY

1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

2004

VICTORIES Norman Sapp Ernie Venet John Gibson Pete Manos Richard Hudson Randy Hodges Gary Givens Alan Willis Chuck Lusted Paul Kilimonis Chuck Lusted Terrill Parham Phil Dale Phil Dale Kenny Roberts Phil Dale Billy Brooks Keith Richardson Keith Richardson Frank Merkel Russell Hendricks Joey Hamilton Joey Hamilton Ron Buffington Jim Carragher Clint Fair Jim Carragher William Rushing Tim Roth William Rushing Julio Ayala Clint Sauls Clint Sauls Brett Lewis David Ray Brett Lewis Brett Lewis Scott Tolbert Dennis Dove John Carrroll John Carroll Brian Harrison Everett Teaford

9 12 10 10 11 11 12 11 10 10 12 7 7 9 11 11 10 12 8 8 12 18 12 8 8 7 7 9 9 11 15 9 7 9 12 9 11 7 7 7 7 7 7

2005 Dustin Evans Everett Teaford 2006 Everett Teaford 2007 Drew Murray Brian Wilkerson Kyle Kamppi A.J. Battisto Josh Lairsey John Ducey 2008 Drew Murray

9 9 10 4 4 4 4 4 4 8

LOSSES Tommy Arden Norman Sapp Bob Gerdes Pete Manos Barry Beck Danny Killman Randy Hodges Keith Toler Eddie Rodriguez Gary Givens Alan Willis Roger Godwin Eddie Rodriguez Roger Godwin Roger Godwin Kenny Roberts Phil Dale Kenny Roberts Larry McDowell Steve Stringer Billy Brooks Kevin Meier Keith Richardson Joey Hamilton Scott Ryder Joey Hamilton Dave Masi Jim Carragher Jake Greene Jim Carragher Tim Roth Clint Fair Dave Masi

6 4 4 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 5 6 8 5 5 8 6 6 8 5 9 8 6 6 6 6 7 5 5 5

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

1995 William Rushing Ryan Cummings 1996 Tod Lee 1997 Ryan Cummings Brian Hall 1998 Clint Sauls Mike Standridge 1999 Daniel Wheeler 2000 Brett Lewis 2001 Daniel Wheeler Scott Tolbert 2002 Brett Lewis 2003 Brian Rogers 2004 Brian Harrison Everett Teaford 2005 Josh Lairsey 2006 Josh Lairsey David Cogswell 2007 Brian Wilkerson 2008 Andy Moye

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

APPEARANCES Ernie Venet Ken Kruppa Pete Manos Ken Kruppa Pete Manos Richard Hudson Danny Killman Bill Steidl Gary Givens Eddie Rodriguez Phil Leisure Chuck Lusted Terrill Parham Billy Brooks Kenny Roberts Steve Stringer Kenny Roberts Billy Brooks Russell Hendricks Russell Hendricks Russell Hendricks Scott Ryder Joey Hamilton

5 5 4 7 7 6 6 7 6 4 4 6 8 6 6 6 6 6 8 5

18 24 17 17 19 15 15 20 14 19 19 17 18 19 20 20 22 18 25 24 21 21 25

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OPPONENTS

2008 STATISTICS MEET THE EAGLES COACHING STAFF

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

CHUCK LUSTED

DUSTIN EVANS

EVERETT TEAFORD

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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Joey Hamilton Ronald Stanford Paul Thornton Dave Masi Tod Lee Tod Lee Tod Lee Adrian Yother Marty Jones Jason Cadenhead Brian Rogers Jason Cadenhead Steve Cogswell Brian Harrison Steve Cogswell David Cogswell Kyle Kamppi Tony Chisman

COMPLETE GAMES Tommy Arden Ernie Venet Pete Manos Pete Manos Richard Hudson Randy Hodges Gary Givens Alan Willis Paul Kilimonis 1980 Chuck Lusted 1981 Roger Godwin Chuck Lusted 1982 Steve Stringer 1983 David Bavosi 1984 Kenny Roberts 1985 Phil Dale 1986 Billy Brooks 1987 Keith Richardson 1988 Keith Richardson 1989 Russell Hendricks 1990 Joey Hamilton 1991 Joey Hamilton 1992 Jim Carragher 1993 Clint Fair 1994 Tim Roth 1995 William Rushing 19 1996 Julio Ayala 19 1997 Clint Sauls 19 1998 Clint Sauls 19 1999 Brett Lewis 20 2000 Daniel Wheeler 20 2001 Brett Lewis 20 2002 Dennis Dove Brett Lewis Brian Rogers 20 2003 Brian Rogers 20 2004 John Carroll 20 2005 Dustin Evans 20 2006 Everett Teaford 20 2007 Brian Wilkerson 20 2008 none 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

21 22 35 21 29 38 42 23 33 36 29 33 30 29 32 37 37 28

7 6 8 10 12 10 12 7 7 10 12 12 7 4 8 9 6 13 10 9 10 6 6 5 8 6 6 3 5 4 4 3 1 1 1 2 4 4 4 2

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

1979 1980 1981 1982

1985

8 11 3 2 4 3 1 1 4 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

INNINGS PITCHED Tommy Arden 102.2 Ernie Venet 110.0 Pete Manos 101.0 Pete Manos 126.1 Richard Hudson 117.0 Randy Hodges 122.2 Gary Givens 112.2 Alan Willis 111.0 Chuck Lusted 133.0 Chuck Lusted 129.1 Terrill Parham 106.0 Phil Dale 76.0 Kenny Roberts 76.0 Phil Dale 116.0 Phil Dale 132.0 Billy Brooks 129.1 Keith Richardson 142.0 Keith Richardson 122.1 Russell Hendricks 120.1 Joey Hamilton 161.0 Joey Hamilton 131.0 Jake Greene 83.2 Jim Carragher 104.1 Tim Roth 109.2 William Rushing 160.0 Julio Ayala 152.0 Clint Sauls 115.0 Clint Sauls 122.0 Brett Lewis 119.1 Brett Lewis 121.1

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Brett Lewis Brett Lewis Dennis Dove John Carroll Everett Teaford Everett Teaford Brian Wilkerson Drew Murray

113.2 126.1 93.2 111.2 119.2 120.1 89.2 78.1

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

HITS ALLOWED Tommy Arden Ernie Venet Bob Gerdes Pete Manos Richard Hudson Randy Hodges Gary Givens Paul Kilimonis Chuck Lusted Roger Godwin Kenny Roberts Steve Stringer Phil Dale Kenny Roberts Phil Dale Billy Brooks Keith Richardson Keith Richardson Russell Hendricks Joey Hamilton Joey Hamilton Tim Roth Jim Carragher Clint Fair William Rushing Julio Ayala Clint Sauls Clint Sauls Brett Lewis Brett Lewis Brett Lewis Brett Lewis Brian Rogers Everett Teaford Josh Lairsey Josh Lairsey Brian Wilkerson Drew Murray

104 99 67 102 94 94 87 77 129 131 107 85 125 125 136 134 127 102 123 160 123 88 121 105 127 145 136 149 132 151 121 123 97 123 131 118 115 97

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

WALKS ISSUED Richie DeMott John Gibson John Gibson Bob Gerdes Danny Killman Gary Givens Alan Willis Alan Willis Bob Elliott Chuck Lusted Terrill Parham Billy Brooks Larry McDowell Scott Luman

24 47 81 64 49 54 41 76 58 46 82 57 63 48

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

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1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Billy Brooks Chip Hoffman Dave Lavender Scott Ryder Scott Ryder Joey Hamilton Jake Greene Jake Greene Jim Carragher William Rushing William Rushing Julio Ayala Ryan Cummings Clint Sauls Clint Sauls David Ray David Ray Daniel Wheeler Scott Tolbert Dennis Dove Everett Teaford Josh Lairsey Josh Lairsey Drew Murray Drew Murray

53 57 30 60 45 51 51 43 39 51 66 42 43 43 55 50 54 60 40 48 44 43 34 32 36

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

STRIKEOUTS Tommy Arden Ernie Venet John Gibson Pete Manos Richard Hudson Randy Hodges Gary Givens Alan Willis Chuck Lusted Chuck Lusted Terrill Parham Billy Brooks Phil Dale Phil Dale Billy Brooks Keith Richardson Keith Richardson Scott Ryder Joey Hamilton Joey Hamilton Tim Roth Clint Fair William Rushing William Rushing Julio Ayala Ryan Cummings Clint Sauls Brett Lewis David Ray Brett Lewis Brett Lewis Dennis Dove Everett Teaford Everett Teaford Everett Teaford Drew Murray Drew Murray

93 89 110 108 87 73 80 85 97 110 95 58 92 97 93 102 114 117 138 125 73 81 113 172 143 104 75 122 114 95 122 118 113 118 122 64 70

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

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1983 1984

SAVES Ernie Venet Ken Kruppa Ken Kruppa Pete Manos Steve Perry Bill Steidl Carlos Colon Alan Willis Eddie Rodriguez Phil Leisure Carlos Colon Steve Stringer Mark Susce Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Billy Brooks Steve Stringer Larry McDowell Marty Murphy

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

3 4 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 17 4 11 11 7 6 3 6 6 9 4 9 7 9 10 7

OPPONENTS

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978

Kenny Roberts 1986 Mike Coughlin 1987 Chip Hoffman Russell Hendricks Jamie Chapman 1988 Russell Hendricks 1989 Jay Berkner Peter Bouma Scott Ryder Dave Lavender 1990 Tim Wilder Peter Bouma Jay Berkner Scott Ryder 1991 Tim Roth 1992 Ronald Stanford 1993 Paul Thornton 1994 Dave Masi 1995 Tod Lee 1996 Tod Lee 1997 Tod Lee 1998 Adrian Yother 1999 Marty Jones 2000 Jason Cadenhead 2001 Jared Comstock 2002 Jason Cadenhead 2003 Steve Cogswell 2004 Brian Harrison 2005 Steve Cogswell 2006 David Cogswell 2007 A.J. Battisto 2008 Blake Nation

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1993 1994

0 0 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 4 2 3 5 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

UNIVERSITY

1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

SHUTOUTS none none Pete Manos Barry Beck Richard Hudson Jack VanDerSluys Gary Givens Gary Givens Alan Willis Chuck Lusted Roger Godwin Steve Stringer David Bavosi Phil Dale Phil Dale Billy Brooks Keith Richardson Keith Richardson Joey Hamilton Joey Hamilton Joey Hamilton Jake Greene Ronald Stanford Clint Fair William Rushing Tim Roth William Rushing Jeff Keppen Julio Ayala none none none Phillip Roland Daniel Wheeler none none none John Carroll none none 1 Combined none

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1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

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CAREER COACHING RECORDS C

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS YEAR W L PCT. COACH 1933 15 3 .833 B.L. Smith 1934 10 10 .500 B.L. Smith 1935 7 7 .500 B.L. Smith ——————Sport Discontinued———— 1947 6 4 .600 R.I. DeWitt 1948 20 10 .667 J.B. Scearce 1949 15 7 .682 J.I. Clements 1950 7 14 .333 J.I. Clements 1951 10 15 .400 J.I. Clements 1952 16 11 .593 J.I. Clements 1953 12 7 .632 J.I. Clements 1954 10 8 .556 J.I. Clements 1955 15 7 .682 J.I. Clements 1956 17 8 .680 J.I. Clements 1957 18 10 .643 J.I. Clements 1958 14 11 .560 J.I. Clements 1959 12 12 .500 J.I. Clements 1960 21 11 .656 J.I. Clements 1961 15 11 .577 J.I. Clements 1962 21 8 .724 J.I. Clements 1963 23 12 .657 J.I. Clements 1964 21 11 .656 J.I. Clements 1965 23 9 .719 J.I. Clements 1966 19 12 .613 J.I. Clements 1967 31 18 .633 Bill Spieth 1968 31 21 .596 J.I. Clements 1969 20 15 .571 Bill Spieth 1970 22 13 .629 Bill Spieth 1971 20 21 .488 Bill Spieth 1972 31 19 .620 Ron Polk 1973 43 12 .782 Ron Polk 1974 47 14 .770 Ron Polk 1975 34 19 .642 Ron Polk 1976 36 18 .667 Jack Stallings 1977 37 24 .607 Jack Stallings 1978 35 15 .700 Jack Stallings 1979 46 15 .754 Jack Stallings 1980 38 21 .644 Jack Stallings 1981 41 22 .651 Jack Stallings 1982 34 33 .507 Jack Stallings 1983 38 24 .613 Jack Stallings 1984 32 37 .464 Jack Stallings 1985 41 23 .641 Jack Stallings 1986 36 23 .610 Jack Stallings 1987 33 30 .524 Jack Stallings 1988 30 27 .526 Jack Stallings 1989 33 27 .550 Jack Stallings 1990 50 19 .725 Jack Stallings 1991 32 27 .542 Jack Stallings 1992 31 27 .534 Jack Stallings 1993 38 21 .644 Jack Stallings 1994 31 25 .554 Jack Stallings 1995 35 24 .593 Jack Stallings 1996 46 14 .767 Jack Stallings 1997 34 26 .567 Jack Stallings 1998 22 30 .423 Jack Stallings 1999 29 29 .500 Jack Stallings 2000 38 23 .623 Rodney Hennon 2001 42 20 .677 Rodney Hennon 2002 39 25 .609 Rodney Hennon 2003 39 21 .650 Rodney Hennon 2004 34 25 .576 Rodney Hennon 2005 38 22 .633 Rodney Hennon 2006 31 27 .534 Rodney Hennon 2007 34 28 .548 Rodney Hennon 2008 33 25 .569 Rodney Hennon

C COACH Ja Jack Stallings R Rodney Hennon JJ.I. Clements R Ron Polk B Bill Spieth B B.L. Smith JJ.B. Scearce R R.I. DeWitt

RECORD 858-581-5 (24) 328-216 (9) 320-205 (19) 155-64 (4) 93-67 (4) 32-20 (3) 20-10 (1) 6-4 (1)

PCT. .596 .603 .610 .708 .581 .615 .667 .600

J.I. Clements (above) won 320 games during a 19-year span as head coach. The Eagles’ stadium is named after him. Jack Stallings (below) holds the record for most coaching wins (858) and years as head coach (24). A 2004 inductee into the Georgia Southern Athletics Department Hall of Fame, Stallings was honored in 2005 by having the playing field named after him. He owns a career record of 1,257-799-10. Those victories ranks him 13th among the NCAA all-time Division I leaders. Former Eagles’ coach, and recently retired Mississippi State coach, Ron Polk (upper right) moved into ninth place all-time in career victories. Polk put together a 1,373-702-2 record in 35 years as a head coach.

11 NCAA Regionals • 2 College World Series

TOTAL PLAYOFF APPEARANCES: 17 (includes 6 NAIA) NCAA APPEARANCES: 11 (1957, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1987, 19 1990, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002) A ALL-TIME NCAA RECORD: 17-24 (.415) 17 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES BERTHS: C 2 (1973, 1990) SOUTHERN CONFERENCE S R REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS: 5 (1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001) SOUTHERN CONFERENCE S TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS: TO 3 (1996, 2000, 2002) ALL-TIME SOCON A TOURNAMENT RECORD: 41-29 TO

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1996 Atlantic Regional at Clemson, S.C. Georgia Southern 6, Old Dominion 0 West Virginia 9, Georgia Southern 4 Tennessee 6, Georgia Southern 1 (Above) Former Georgia Southern Coaches B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith (left) and Erk Russell (right) share a moment. Smith was the baseball program’s first coach from 1933-36. He also coached the football team from 1929-1941. The late coach Russell spent eight years in charge of the football program.

1957 NCAA District 3 at Gastonia, N.C. Florida State 5, Georgia Southern 3 Georgia Southern 5, Geo. Washington 3 Duke 21, Georgia Southern 2

During the 2008 season head coach Rodney Hennon (below) moved past legendary coach J.I. Clements for second place in career wins. In nine years Hennon has posted a 328-216 record (.603 winning percentage).

1973 NCAA District 3 at Starkville, MS Vanderbilt 6, Georgia Southern 2 Georgia Southern 1, Miami (Fla.) 0 Georgia Southern 5, Vanderbilt 2 Georgia Southern 4, Miami (Fla.) 1 1 1973 College World Series at Omaha, NE Texas 6, Georgia Southern 3 T G Georgia Southern 8, Harvard 0 Minnesota 6, Georgia Southern 2 M

2000 Atlanta Regional at Atlanta, GA Georgia Tech 11, Georgia Southern 9 Auburn 11, Georgia Southern 5 2001 Athens Regional at Athens, GA Georgia Southern 4, Georgia 3 Coastal Carolina 12, Georgia Southern 3 Georgia 10, Georgia Southern 9 (11 inn.) 2002 Clemson Regional at Clemson, S.C. Clemson 15, Georgia Southern 1 Georgia Southern 6, Elon 2 East Carolina 7, Georgia Southern 3

1974 NCAA District 3 at Starkville, MS 1 Miami (Fla.) 2, Georgia Southern 1 M Georgia Southern 8, North Carolina State 1 G Georgia Southern 5, Vanderbilt 2 G S South Carolina 1, Georgia Southern 0

OPPONENTS

1 1979 Atlantic Regional at Coral Gables, FL Clemson 8, Georgia Southern 4 C Georgia Southern 5, The Citadel 3 G C Clemson 2, Georgia Southern 0

Former coach J.I. Clements (second from left) talks to then-current coach Ron Polk (third from left) and others.

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EAGLE HISTORY

1 1980 Atlantic Regional at Clemson, S.C. South Carolina 7, Georgia Southern 2 S East Tennessee St. 3, Georgia Southern 1 E

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1990 College World Series at Omaha, NE Stanford 5, Georgia Southern 4 Mississippi State 15, Georgia Southern 1

UNIVERSITY

1990 Midwest Regional at Wichita, KS Georgia Southern 4, Wichita State 2 Georgia Southern 13, South Alabama 4 South Alabama 3, Georgia Southern 2 Georgia Southern 5, UCLA 4 Georgia Southern 6, South Alabama 5

THE PROGRAM

1987 Atlantic Regional at Tallahassee, FL Georgia Southern 11, Miami (Fla.) 6 South Alabama 6, Georgia Southern 1 Georgia Southern 3, Central Michigan 1 South Alabama 3, Georgia Southern 0

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ALL-AMERICA TEAMS Baseball Coaches Assoc. Chris Shehan, OF (1st).......... 2008 Ty Wright, DH (2nd) ............... 2008 Scott Henley, DH ................... 2001 Steve Wilson, C ..................... 1995 Paul Thornton, P.................... 1993 Todd Greene, OF ........ 1990, 92-93 Rob Fitzpatrick, C .................. 1990 Craig Cooper, 1B ................... 1986 Derrell Baker, 3B ................... 1981 Mark Strucher, DH ................. 1979 Ray Boyer, OF ....................... 1976 Benjie Moore, 2B ................... 1976 Jim Morrison, 3B.................... 1973 John Tamargo, C ................... 1973 Baseball America Julio Ayala, P ......................... 1996 Tommy Peterman (Fr), 1B ..... 1994 Todd Greene, OF ............. 1990, 93 Todd Greene (Fr), OF ............ 1990 Joey Hamilton, P ................... 1990 Craig Cooper, 1B ................... 1986 Jeff Geer (Fr), DH .................. 1984 Ben Abner, OF ....................... 1983 All-Independent Ray Boyer, OF ....................... 1976 Benjie Moore, 2B ................... 1976 Louisville Slugger Matt Miller (Fr), OF ............... 2006 John Carroll (Fr), P ................ 2003 Matt Easterday, 2B ................ 2000 Brett Lewis (Fr), P.................. 1999 Tod Lee, P ........................ 1996-97 Tommy Peterman, 1B ............ 1996 Steve Walson (Fr), DH .......... 1996 Tod Lee (Fr), P....................... 1995 William Rushing, P ................ 1995 Paul Thornton, P.................... 1993 Todd Greene, OF .............. 1992-93 NAIA Jim Dobson, P ....................... 1968 Jim Fields, OF ....................... 1968 Ken Szotkiewicz, SS.............. 1967 Jackie Hammond, 2B ............ 1964 Allen Payne, C ....................... 1964 Tom Howland, C .................... 1960 Tracy Rivers, P ...................... 1960 NCBWA Chris Shehan, OF .................. 2008 PING!Baseball Chris Shehan, OF (1st).......... 2008 Smith Super Team Tod Lee, P ........................ 1996-97 Julio Ayala, P ......................... 1996 Tommy Peterman, 1B ............ 1996 William Rushing, P ................ 1995 Steve Wilson, C ..................... 1995 Kevin Hallman, 3B ................. 1994 Todd Greene, OF ................... 1993 Sporting News Rob Fitzpatrick, C .................. 1990 Joey Hamilton, P ................... 1990 Scott Fletcher, SS .................. 1979

Curtis Fisher, 1B .................... 1976 Richard Hudson, P ................ 1976 Benjie Moore, 2B ................... 1976 Rolando DeArmas, 1B ........... 1973 JJohn Tamargo, C ................... 1973 Ernie Venet, P........................ 1973 College Sports Southeast Matt Easterday, DH ............... 2000 ALL-COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Carl Person, OF..................... 1973

Chris Shehan (Above) earned First Team All-Southern Conference honors and was voted ‘Offensive Player of the Year’ by the Sports Media Association. He became the second player in GS history to record 20 home runs/20 stolen bases. Shehan was a First Team All-America pick by the American Baseball Coaches Association, PING!Baseball and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Shehan was one of 16 semifinalists for the prestigious Dick Howser Award (the only SoCon member named), a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and one of 50 finalists for the Brooks Wallace Award.

Brooks Wallace Award Finalist Chris Shehan, OF .................. 2008 Dick Howser Award Finalist Chris Shehan, OF .................. 2008 Golden Spikes Award Finalist Chris Shehan, OF .................. 2008 Strength/Conditioning All-America David Richardson .................. 2008 CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA Jody Pollock (3rd) .................. 1998 Benjie Moore (2nd) ................ 1976 CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT David Richardson (2nd) ......... 2008 Brian Pierce (3rd) .................. 2008 Chris Shehan (3rd) ................ 2008 ALL-REGION TEAMS All-South Independent Scott Fletcher, SS .................. 1979 Chip Gray, OF........................ 1979 Chuck Lusted, P .................... 1979 Alan Willis, P.......................... 1979 Carmelo Aguayo, DH-C .... 1978-79 Randy Childress, 3B .............. 1978 Gary Givens, P ...................... 1978 Terry Mixon, SS ..................... 1978 Mark Strucher, DH-1B ...... 1978-79 Sergio Crego, 2B ............. 1977, 79 Carl Gardner, OF ................... 1977 Randy Hodges, P .................. 1977 Ray Boyer, OF ....................... 1976 Curtis Fisher, 1B .................... 1976 Richard Hudson, P ................ 1976

Gerald Hynko, DH-C......... 1976-77 Pete Manos, P .................. 1974-75 Benjie Moore, DH-2B........ 1975-76 Mike Cash, 2B ....................... 1974 John Gibson, P ...................... 1974 Jim Morrison, 3B.................... 1974 Baseball Coaches Assoc. Chris Shehan, OF (1st).......... 2008 Ty Wright, DH (1st) ................ 2008 James Payne, OF .................. 2005 Scott Henley, DH ................... 2001 Matt Easterday, 2B ................ 2000 Scott Henley, 1B .................... 2000 Jody Pollock, 2B .................... 1999 Steve Walson, DH ................. 1997 Tod Lee, P ........................ 1996-97 Julio Ayala, P ......................... 1996 Antoine Moran, OF ................ 1996 Tommy Peterman, 1B ............ 1996 Steve Wilson, C ..................... 1995 Matt Wilson, 2B ..................... 1994 Paul Thornton, P.................... 1993 Joey Hamilton, P ................... 1991 Rob Fitzpatrick, C .................. 1990 Todd Greene, OF ....1990-91-92-93 Jeff Shireman, SS.................. 1988 Keith Richardson, P ............... 1988 Mike Shepherd, OF ............... 1986 Ben Abner, OF ....................... 1983 Derrell Baker, 3B ................... 1981 Chip Gray, OF........................ 1979 Mark Strucher, DH ................. 1979 Carmelo Aguayo, DH ............. 1978 Gary Givens, P ...................... 1978 Terry Mixon, SS ..................... 1978 Randy Hodges, P .................. 1977 Ray Boyer, OF ....................... 1976

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ALL-SOUTHERN CONFERENCE Chris Shehan, OF (1st).......... 2008 Ty Wright, DH (1st) ................ 2008 T A.J. Wirnsberger, 3B (2nd) .... 2008 A Griffin Benedict, C (2nd) ........ 2008 David Richardson, OF (2nd) .. 2008 Drew Murray, P (2nd) ............ 2008 A.J. Battisto, RP (2nd) ........... 2007 A Mike Economos, OF (2nd)..... 2007 JJason Hurst, OF (1st) ............ 2005 JJames Payne, OF (1st).......... 2005 Everett Teaford, P (1st) ..... 2005-06 Logan Phillips, 3B (2nd) ........ 2005 Brandon Long, OF (1st) ......... 2004 John Carroll, P (1st)............... 2004 Greg Dowling, 1B (2/1st) . 2004, 06 Grant Burruss, DH (2/1st) . 2003-04 Dennis Dove, P (2nd) ............ 2003 Brendan Gilligan, C (2/1) .. 2002-03 Carlos Love, INF (1/2) ..... 2000, 03 Matt Herring, OF (2/1) ...... 2001-02 Jemel Spearman, SS (2/2) . 2001-02 Chris Walker, OF (2/2) ...... 2001-02 Chad Hall, 2B (2nd) ............... 2002 Brett Lewis, P (1st) ................ 2001 Scott Henley, DH (1st) ........... 2001 Darryl Stephens, OF (2nd) .... 2001 John Durik, OF (2nd) ............. 2000 Matt Easterday, 2B (1st) ........ 2000 David Ray, P (1st) .................. 2000 Jody Pollock, 2B ............... 1998-99 Ryan Cummings, P................ 1997 Michael Holder, C .................. 1997 Tod Lee, P ........................ 1996-97 Steve Walson, DH ............ 1996-97 Jason Andrews, SS ............... 1996 Julio Ayala, P ......................... 1996 Mark Hamlin, OF ................... 1996 Antoine Moran, OF ................ 1996 Tommy Peterman, 1B ....... 1995-96 Steve Wilson, C ................ 1995-96 Tyson Whitley, SS.................. 1995 William Rushing, P ........... 1994-95 Matt Wilson, 2B ..................... 1994 Paul Thornton, P.................... 1993 Doug Eder, 2B ....................... 1992 Willando Ficklin, DH ......... 1992-93 Todd Greene, OF .............. 1992-93 Kevin Hallman, 3B .......1992-93-94 Chris Petersen, SS ................ 1992 SoCON ALL-TOURNAMENT Chris Shehan, OF .................. 2008 Flint Wipke, C ........................ 2005 James Payne, OF .................. 2005 Brent Stephens, OF ............... 2005 Brandon Burnsed, 2B ............ 2003 Brandon Long, OF ................. 2003 A.J. Zickgraf, C ...................... 2003

NCBWA ‘PLAYER OF THE WEEK’ Ty Wright (April 28) ................ 2008 PING! BASEBALL ‘PLAYER OF THE WEEK’ Georgia Southern Team (3/17) . 2008

Director of Athletics Sam Baker welcomes Tommy Peterman into the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame. Peterman was one of six inducted in the Class of 2008.

OPPONENTS

All-Trans America Athletic Conference (Eastern Division) Chad Sumner, 3B .................. 1991 Todd Greene, OF .............. 1990-91 Joey Hamilton, P .............. 1990-91 Mike Miller, OF....................... 1990 Chris Abner, OF ..................... 1989 Rob Fitzpatrick, C ............. 1989-90 Brett Hendley, 1B................... 1989 Russell Hendricks, P ............. 1989 Mike Yuro, DH-1B ............. 1989-90 Kurt Soderholm, OF............... 1988 Dan Gealy, 2B .................. 1987-88 Keith Richardson, P .......... 1987-88 Jeff Shireman, SS............. 1987-88 Billy Brooks, P ....................... 1986 Craig Cooper, 1B ................... 1986 Phil Dale, P ............................ 1985 Greg McMullen, C.................. 1985 Kenny Roberts, P .................. 1985 Mike Shepherd, OF .....1985-86-87 Jeff Geer, DH ......................... 1984 Ben Abner, DH-OF.......1982-83-84 Steve Peruso, OF ............. 1982-83 Dave Pregon, 1B ............. 1982, 84 Derrell Baker, 3B ................... 1981 Alan Balcomb, OF ................. 1981 Roger Godwin, P ................... 1981 Chuck Lusted, P .................... 1981 Marty Pevey, C ................. 1981-82

GSU HALL OF FAME Ben Abner .............................. 1991 Roy Alewine ........................... 1998 Derrell Baker.......................... 1996 John Pierce Blanchard .......... 1992 J.I. Clements.......................... 1990 Mason Clements.................... 1960 Vic Correll .............................. 1992 Rob Fitzpatrick....................... 2002 Scott Fletcher ........................ 1991 Todd Greene .......................... 2004 Bill Griffin ............................... 2000 Norman ‘Skeeter’ Griffin ........ 1992 Joey Hamilton ........................ 1997 Chuck Lusted......................... 1994 E.G. Meybohm....................... 1991 Clyde Miller ............................ 1990 Jim Morrison .......................... 1992

Tommy Peterman .................. 2008 Ron Polk ................................ 1990 Hollis Powell .......................... 1959 J.B. Scearce .......................... 1990 B.L. ‘Crook’ Smith .................. 1959 Jack Stallings......................... 2004 Norris Strickland .................... 1998 Mark Strucher ........................ 1998 James H. Sullivan .................. 1992 John Tudor............................. 1991 Whitey Verstraete .................. 1992 Howard ‘Bo’ Warren............... 1959 Ned Warren ........................... 1992 Loy Waters ............................ 1997 The 1962 Team...................... 1998

RODNEY HENNON 2000 2000, 2001 COACH OF THE YEAR

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JACK STALLINGS 1993 1993, 1996 COACH OF THE YEAR

EAGLE HIS HISTORY

TAAC ‘Player of the Year’ Todd Greene, OF ................... 1990 Jeff Shireman, SS.................. 1988 Craig Cooper, 1B ................... 1986 Ben Abner, OF ....................... 1984 Derrell Baker, 3B ................... 1981 TAAC Tournament MVP Todd Greene, OF ................... 1990 Brett Hendley, 1B................... 1987 Mike Shepherd, OF ............... 1986

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SoCON ‘PLAYER OF THE YEAR’ Chris Shehan ......................... 2008 David Ray .............................. 2000 Matt Easterday ...................... 2000 Brett Lewis (Fr.) ..................... 1999 Tod Lee .................................. 1997 Julio Ayala ............................. 1996 Tommy Peterman .................. 1996 William Rushing ..................... 1995 Steve Wilson.......................... 1995 Tod Lee (Fr.) .......................... 1995 Tommy Peterman (Fr.) ........... 1994 Paul Thornton ........................ 1993 Todd Greene .......................... 1993

Craig Cooper, 1B ................... 1985

UNIVERSITY

SoCON ‘PLAYER OF THE WEEK’ Ty Wright (April 28) ................ 2008 Chris Shehan (March 24) Chris Shehan (March 17) Mike Economos (April 30) ..... 2007 Everett Teaford (April 24)....... 2006 Greg Dowling (Feb. 27) A.J. Zickgraf (May 9) ............. 2005 Dustin Evans (May 9) Jason Hurst (March 14) James Payne (May 17).......... 2004 John Carroll (May 2) Josh Lairsey (April 19) Brian Harrison (April 12) Greg Dowling (Feb. 23) Brendan Gilligan (May 20) ..... 2003 John Carroll (April 28) Dennis Dove (May 13) ........... 2002 A.J. Zickgraf (April 15) Matt Herring (March 6) Jared Comstock (Feb. 25) Rocky Baker (Feb. 25) Darryl Stephens (May 14)...... 2001 Brett Lewis (April 16) Matt Herring (April 9) Scott Henley (March 26) Scott Henley (May 1) ............. 2000 Daniel Wheeler (April 17) Matt Easterday (April 17) David Ray (March 27) Scott Henley (March 27) Scott Henley (March 13) Matt Easterday (May 17) ....... 1999 Brett Lewis (March 8) Jody Pollock (March 8) Dustin Langley (March 1) Jody Pollock (March 30) ........ 1998 Tyson Whitley (April 21)......... 1997 Clint Sauls (April 14) Steve Watson (March 17) Tod Lee (March 10) Michael Holder (March 3) Tommy Peterman (April 14) ... 1996 Tod Lee (April 7) Tommy Peterman (April 7) Tommy Peterman (March 3) Jason Andrews (March 12) .... 1995 William Rushing (March 5) Tyson Whitley (March 5)

Matt Wilson (April 17) ............ 1994 Tim Roth (April 3) Jim Carragher (April 24) ........ 1993 Clint Fair (April 3) Paul Thornton (March 28) Clint Fair (March 14) Todd Greene (March 7)

THE PROGRAM

Jemel Spearman, SS........ 2001-02 J.R. Revere, OF........... 2000, 2002 Brett Lewis (MVP), P ........... 2002 Carlos Love, 1B .................... 2002 Matt Herring, OF .................... 2002 Brendan Gilligan, C ............... 2001 Matt Easterday (MVP), 2B ..... 2000 Tyson Whitley, 3B .................. 1997 Donnie Coe, 2B ..................... 1996 Mark Hamlin (MVP), OF ........ 1996 Antoine Moran, OF ................ 1996 Clint Sauls, P ......................... 1996 Steve Wilson, C ..................... 1996 Tommy Peterman, 1B ............ 1995 Tyson Whitley, SS.................. 1995 Matt Wilson, 2B ..................... 1993 Jim Carragher, P.................... 1992 Mike Darnell, C ...................... 1992 Doug Eder, 2B ....................... 1992 Mike Miller, OF....................... 1992 Chris Petersen, SS ................ 1992 Bryan Wiggins, 1B ................. 1992

CHRIS SHEHAN, OF 2008 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

MATT EASTERDAY, 2B 2000 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

TOMMY PETERMAN, 1B 1996 PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1994 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

STEVE WILSON, C 1995 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

TODD GREENE, OF 1993 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

DAVID RAY 2000 PITCHER OF THE YEAR

TOD LEE 1997 PITCHER OF THE YEAR 1995 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

JULIO AYALA 1996 PITCHER OF THE YEAR

WILLIAM RUSHING 1995 PITCHER OF THE YEAR

PAUL THORNTON 1993 PITCHER OF THE YEAR

BRETT LEWIS 1999 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

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SOUTHERN CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL

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The pinnacle of college baseball is on display every June during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Georgia Southern has been a part of the showcase, twice earning trips to Rosenblatt Stadium to compete among the finest baseball programs in America. The names of Ron Polk, John Tamargo, Jim Morrison Ernie Venet, Jack Stallings, Joey Hamilton, Todd Greene and Rob Fitzpatrick are not only etched in the storied annals of Georgia Southern history, but in Omaha as well.

THE PROGRAM

1973 ROAD TO OMAHA

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1973 NCAA District 3 at Starkville, MS Vanderbilt 6, Georgia Southern 2 Georgia Southern 1, Miami (Fla.) 0 Georgia Southern 5, Vanderbilt 2 Georgia Southern 4, Miami (Fla.) 1

and two each in the sixth and eighth inning. Leadoff hitter Ed Durso had both of Harvardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hits.

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EAGLE HISTORY

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1973 College World Series at Omaha, NE Texas 6, Georgia Southern 3 Making its first-ever College World Series appearance, Georgia Southern jumped out to a 2-0 lead. The Eagles scored a single run in the first and third inning. Texas responded with a run in the top of the fourth but Georgia Southern maintained its 2-run lead scoring once in the bottom half of the frame. Texas took the lead for good in the top of the fifth scoring three times. The Longhorns added two unearned runs in the top of the ninth for insurance. The Eagles turned four double plays and stranded 10 Longhorns on base. Carl Person and Jim Morrison had two hits apiece. Person hit a solo home run and scored two runs. Ernie Venet lost his first game of the season, falling to 12-1 allowing four runs (two earned) on 10 hits through seven innings. Georgia Southern 8, Harvard 0 The Eagles picked up their first-ever CWS win, blanking Harvard. Tom Bigwood pitched a 2-hit shutout, walking four and striking out seven. Bigwood, Jorge Perez, Jim Morrison and Keith Chauncey had two hits apiece as the Eagles out-hit the Crimson 13-2. Perez drove in four runs, hitting a pair of doubles. Morrison hit his 11th home run on the season. GS scored three runs in the second, one in the third

Minnesota 6, Georgia Southern 2 Georgia Southern was eliminated from the College World Series, falling 6-2 to the third-ranked team in the nation. The Golden Gophers broke a 1-all tie when future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield hit a solo homer. UM scored three runs in the fourth. The Eagles jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Jim Morrison singled, stole second, advanced to third on a groundout then scored on an error. Minnesota went ahead on two solo home runs. The Gophers scored all three runs in the fourth on no hits, taking advantage of three walks, two errors and a groundout.

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Front Row (L-R): Jim Morrison, Mike Cash, Steve Pietsch, Steve Daniel, John Tamargo, John Butler, Keathel Chauncey, Lewis Sellers, Jorge Perez. Middle row, left to right: Howard Mann, Mike Moore, Carl Person, Frank Reed, Ernie Venet, Rolando DeArmas, Norman Sapp, John Gibson, Steve Smith. Back Row (L-R): Straton Karatossos (trainer), Frank Arreola (trainer), Tom Smith (head trainer), Jerald Buchar, Richard Johnson, Ken Kruppa, Tom Bigwood, Hollis Griggs, Pete Dunn (assistant coach), Ken Weatherman (assistant coach), Ron Polk (head coach).

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1990 ROAD TO OMAHA

Front Row (L-R) Jeff Coughlin, Coughlin Thad Clayton, Clayton Chris Abner, Abner Buddy Holder, Holder Tim Wilder, Wilder Jay Berkner, Berkner Chris Tomey, Tomey Chris Petersen. Petersen Second row, left to right: Doug Eder, Kevin Thompson, Steve Siebert, Johnny Brown, Todd Greene, Kevin Hallman, Jim Carragher, Chris Rampone, Ben Hayslip, Pete O’Connor (manager). Third row, left to right: Rob Fitzpatrick, Peter Bouma, Russ Russell, Paul Frias, Mike Yuro, Chad Sumner, Matt Harris, Bryan Wiggins, Dave Masi. Back Row (L-R): Lyle Myers (trainer), Larry Bryant (assistant coach), Greg VanZant (assistant coach), Rich Piergustavo (assistant coach), Mike Miller, Scott Ryder, Joey Hamilton, John Barlowe (assistant coach), Dennis Goad (assistant coach), Scott Baker (assistant coach), Jack Stallings (head coach).

1990 Midwest Regional at Wichita, KS Georgia Southern 4, Wichita State 2 (13 inn.) Rob Fitzpatrick’s two-out solo home run in the top of the 13th inning broke a 2-all tie and Mike Yuro’s RBI double plating Chad Sumner added an insurance run. Scott Ryder earned his 11th win throwing four innings of perfect relief. Starter Joey Hamilton allowed nine hits, walked one and struck out four. The Eagles jumped out to a 2-0 lead but defending national champion Wichita State tied the game in the bottom of the ninth. All-American Todd Greene cut down the Shockers’ winning run at home plate by nailing Jim Audley for the second out. The attendance was 6,481 which ranked as the largest crowd for a college game in the state of Kansas. Georgia Southern 13, South Alabama 4 Peter Bouma won his 10th game, going the distance. He allowed six hits, three walks and fanned six. The Eagles erupted for six runs in the third inning. Rob Fitzpatrick hit a 3-run homer that frame. Every starter hit safely as the Eagles pounded out 14 hits. South Alabama 3, Georgia Southern 2 Scott Ryder pitched one of his best games of the season but Southern’s bats were held in check until the ninth inning when Todd Greene hit a 2-run homer. Georgia Southern 5, UCLA 4 Steve Siebert’s RBI double in the ninth proved to be the game-winner. Chad Sumner’s 2-RBI single. The Eagles also tallied a RBI single

and squeeze bunt. Joey Hamilton won his 17th game 2.2 innings of hitless relief. Georgia Southern 6, South Alabama 5 Rob Fitzpatrick hit a fifth inning grand slam while Joey Hamilton pitched 5.2 innings of relief to pick up his nation-leading 18th win. South Alabama tied the game at 5-all in the fifth inning.Mike Miller scored the game-winning run in the sixth inning. 1990 College World Series at Omaha, NE Stanford 5, Georgia Southern 4 (10 inn.) Top-seeded Stanford survived an upset bid, defeating the Eagles. Rob Fitzpatrick’s sixth-inning blast, which a television replay showed cleared the left centerfield fence, was ruled a double instead of a 2-run homer. The Eagles took a 4-3 lead in the top of the 10th on a Cardinal throwing error. However, an Eagle error on a potential double play ball led to runners at first and second. Stanford scored one run on a sacrifice fly then the game-winner on a RBI single. The teams combined for 10 errors. Mississippi State 15, Georgia Southern 1 The Bulldogs plated 11 runs in the first inning, then cruised to a win that eliminated the Eagles. MSU scored those runs off nine hits and three Eagle errors. MSU sent 17 batters to the plate and broke College World Series record for most runs scored in the first inning and tied a CWS mark for most runs in an inning.

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Opponent 1 NAS Jacksonville 6 NAS Jacksonville Florida 4 Stetson Stetson Erskine Erskine Mercer Stetson Stetson Newberry Millen Parris Island North Georgia North Georgia 2 UGA, Savannah 8 Erskine 5 Erskine Newberry Parris Island Mercer Florida State Florida State Newberry Parris Island Oglethorpe North Georgia North Georgia 6 UGS

1949 (15-7) No games record

1950 (8-13) W/L L W W W L L L L L L W L W L W W

GTC 5 4 3 3 2 4 8 1 6 3 9 1 11 3 8 2

Opponent 8 Erskine 3 North Georgia 2 North Georgia 1 Mercer 3 Presbyterian 5 Erskine 9 Erskine 12 Newberry 7 Presbyterian 9 North Georgia 8 North Georgia Trade 6 NAS Jacksonville 4 NAS Jacksonville 4 NAS Jacksonville 6 NAS Jacksonville 1 Piedmont

L L L L W

0 4 4 5 2

5 6 6 6 1

Date 3/12 3/13 3/23 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/30 3/31 4/5 4/10 4/13 4/14 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/21 4/24 4/25 4/27 4/28 4/30 4/30 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/9 5/10

W/L GTC Rained Out Rained Out L 6 L 7 L 1 W 10 L 3 W 15 W 10 W 18 L L L 0 L 2 L 5 W 18 W 11 L 3 W L 1 W W L 4 W 3 L 9 L L 8

W/L W L L L W L L W W W L L W W W L

GTC 6 5 3 4 3 4 1 3 11 7 0 1 16 5 8 1

North Georgia North Georgia Newberry Piedmont Piedmont

1951 (10-15) Opponent Tennessee Tennessee 16 Presbyterian 20 Presbyterian 3 Erskine 9 Erskine 7 North Georgia 3 North Georgia 6 Mercer 7 Mercer Parris Island Parris Island 10 Erskine 7 Erskine 6 Presbyterian 4 Piedmont 8 Parris Island 6 Parris Island NAS Jacksonville 4 NAS Jacksonville NAS Jacksonville NAS Jacksonville 12 Piedmont 2 North Georgia 12 North Georgia Quantico Marines 9 Quantico Marines

1952 (17-11) Opponent 2 NAS Jacksonville 6 NAS Jacksonville 4 Florida Southern 5 Florida Southern 1 Rollins 17 Stetson 12 Stetson 2 Presbyterian 0 Erskine 3 Erskine 23 Parris Island 9 Parris Island 1 Piedmont 1 Piedmont 2 Erskine 3 Erskine

W L W W W W W W L L W W

12 0 6 11 5 16 14 5 8 2 13 16

1 2 5 6 4 9 2 0 9 5 5 5

Presbyterian Parris Island NAS Jacksonville NAS Jacksonville Quantico Marines Mercer Piedmont North Georgia Mercer Newberry North Georgia North Georgia

1953 (12-7) No games record

11 0 4 10 2 3 9 10 10 0 6 6 4 10 8 3 5 2

W/L W W L L L W L W L L W W W W W L W L L W W W W L L

GTC 15 3 1 2 3 5 1 8 7 3 7 4 16 6 7 2 12 1 3 8 8 8 10 10 3

1954 (10-8) W/L W W L W W W W W L L L L W L W W L L

GTC 3 6 1 5 2 10 3 12 5 4 0 3 5 0 8 8 0 7

Opponent 1 Davidson 3 Erskine 5 Erskine 2 Piedmont 1 Piedmont 9 Camp Gordon 2 North Georgia 0 North Georgia 7 Mercer 7 Florida State 2 Newberry 8 Erskine 4 Parris Island 1 Parris Island 2 Piedmont 4 Piedmont 3 North Georgia 8 Erskine

1955 (15-7) No games record

1956 (17-8) W/L L L L L L L W W W W W W W W W W -

GTC 0 5 6 0 5 6 8 14 14 6 6 20 16 8 10 -

Opponent 8 Parris Island 6 Parris Island 7 Stetson 6 Rollins 6 Florida State Florida State 5 Erskine 5 Kentucky 5 Kentucky 2 North Georgia 5 Indiana 4 Catawba 3 Amherst 3 American Intl. 5 Piedmont Newberry 1 Valdosta State Florida State Florida State Florida State

Opponent 10 Erskine 1 Erskine 8 at Ohio State 7 at Rollins 4 at Ohio State 2 at Rollins 11 Stetson 6 Stetson 9 West Virginia 8 Amherst 1 Davidson 3 Furman 4 Furman 2 at Erskine 0 at Erskine 5 Jacksonville 7 Presbyterian 11 at Stetson 4 at Stetson 1 at Jacksonville 3 at Mercer 5 at Presbyterian 0 Mercer 15 at Florida State 17 at Florida State

1959 (12-12-1) GS 3 0 6 8 3 15 4 6 4 4 20 6 5 3 1 6 15 6 2 2 5 17 8 3 2

Opponent 2 Kentucky 8 Kentucky 3 Stetson 19 Stetson 1 Davidson 12 American Intl. 1 American Intl. 6 Amherst 5 Newberry 7 Furman 1 Furman 9 South Carolina 7 South Carolina 4 Mercer 7 Florida State 2 Erskine 10 Erskine 8 Mercer 5 Clemson 1 Clemson 4 Florida State 4 Stetson 2 Stetson 9 Furman 3 Furman

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Newberry Furman Stetson Stetson Florida State Florida State Georgia Georgia Presbyterian Stetson Stetson Erskine Erskine Mercer Mercer Florida State George Washington Duke

1958 (14-11)

W/L W L W L W W W T L L W L L L L W W W W/L GTC Opponent L W 6 4 Erskine L W 8 6 Erskine W W 6 5 Newberry T (10) 5 5 American International W W 9 1 American International W W L 5 8 Catawba L W 9 3 Catawba L L 4 7 Amherst W 12 4 Presbyterian W 6 4 Georgia W 9 2 Georgia

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12 3 3 1 13 8 1 12 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 5 3 21

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Date 3/9 3/10 3/15 3/16 3/19 3/20 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/2 4/ 4/7 4/ 4/19 4/ 4/20 4/ 4/30 4/ 5/4 5/ 5/5 5/ 5/9 5/

1957 (18-10-1)

The great Babe Ruth (pictured with a Boston hat) shares a moment with the Georgia Teachers College, circa 1930s.

L L W W L L W L W L W W W W W L W L

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GTC 13 9 8 17 7 0 2

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W/L W W L W W W W W W W L L L

THE PROGRAM

1948 (20-10) Date 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/25 3/27 4/2 4/3 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/15 4/16 4/21 4/23 4/24 4/27 4/28 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/3 5/7 5/8 5/30 6/1 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/19

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY

GS 7 4 3 8 6 3 3 4 1 7 15 9 10 11 3 2 10 7 10 9 10 10 7 4 4 0 5 12 3 0

W/L W W L L W W L L L W W W W W L L W W W W L

GS 8 4 3 8 3 12 6 7 1 2 12 11 10 10 4 1 8 10 5 12 6

Opponent 7 Clemson 15 Clemson 4 Furman 7 Davidson 5 Davidson 8 Amherst 8 Amherst 3 Parris Island 7 Parris Island 8 Kentucky 8 Kentucky 8 Erskine 3 Erskine 4 Newberry 5 Newberry 6 Florida State 9 Florida State 6 Mercer 9 South Carolina 2 South Carolina 1 Erskine 0 Erskine 4 Newberry 2 Mercer 2 Omaha 1 Whitworth 2 Indiana State 1 Whitworth 1 Southern 4 Whitworth

1961 (15-11) Opponent 6 Vanderbilt 1 Vanderbilt 6 South Carolina 9 South Carolina 2 William Jewell 1 William Jewell 8 Wake Forest 8 North Carolina 3 Kentucky 1 Kentucky 4 Davidson 6 Davidson 3 Amherst 6 Amherst 6 Florida State 9 Florida State 3 Newberry 1 Davidson 1 Davidson 4 Mercer 7 Newberry

L L W L W

1 2 5 8 8

17 3 1 17 4

Newberry The Citadel The Citadel Florida State Mercer

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1968 (31-21) No games record

1969 (20-15) No games record

1962 (21-8) No games record

1963 (23-12) No games record

1964 (21-11) No games record

1965 (23-9) No games record

1966 (19-12) W/L W L W L W W L W W W W W W L L W W W W W L L W L L W W L L L W

GS 8 4 6 2 12 8 3 10 16 7 4 8 18 2 6 15 3 6 7 5 3 3 6 4 1 3 7 1 0 9 4

Opponent 0 Kentucky 6 Tennessee 1 Tennessee 6 Wake Forest 1 Davidson 4 Amherst 5 Amherst 8 Amherst 6 Hampden-Sydney 1 Hampden-Sydney 0 Erskine 3 The Citadel 0 Pembroke State 3 Pembroke State 8 Carson-Newman 5 Eastern Kentucky 0 Eastern Kentucky 3 Carson-Newman 4 Miami 0 Miami 8 at Wake Forest 9 at Davidson 2 at Davidson 9 Florida State 9 Florida State 2 at Jacksonville 5 South Carolina 11 South Carolina 10 at Florida State 10 at Florida State 1 Mercer

1967 (31-18) No games record

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1960 (21-11-1) W/L T L L W W L L W L L W W W W L L W W W W W W W W W L W W W L

1970 (22-13) W/L L L W L W W W W W L W W L L L W W L W W W W W L W L W W L L W W W L W

GS 1 1 4 2 3 6 10 7 3 2 3 6 1 2 3 4 4 3 4 9 4 6 5 1 6 0 5 5 5 4 4 6 3 3 2

Opponent 5 Clemson 2 Virginia Tech 0 Virginia Tech 6 Clemson 0 West Liberty 0 West Liberty 2 West Liberty 2 Western Carolina 2 Western Carolina 3 Lehigh 2 Carson-Newman 2 Pembroke State 6 Wake Forest 7 Lewis 5 Eastern Michigan 1 Lewis 3 Lewis 9 Eastern Michigan 3 Eastern Kentucky 2 Eastern Kentucky 1 Eastern Kentucky 1 Eastern Kentucky 3 Valdosta State 2 North Carolina 2 Wake Forest 3 High Point 2 South Carolina 4 South Carolina 12 Florida State 8 Florida State 1 Valdosta State 1 Erskine 1 Erskine 8 Florida State 1 Florida State

1971 (20-21) Date 4/10 4/11 4/13 4/14 4/16 4/17 4/20 4/21 4/23 4/24 4/26 4/27 4/30 5/1 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/7

W/L L W L W W W W L W L L W W W L W W L

Date 3/11 3/11 3/17 3/17 3/18 3/18 3/19 3/20

W/L W W W L W W W W

GS 3 6 4 13 7 11 6 1 17 1 5 6 7 20 1 10 4 6

Opponent 5 South Carolina 5 South Carolina 5 Broward JC 1 Broward JC 2 Indian River JC 1 Indian River JC 1 at Palm Beach JC 2 at Palm Beach JC 10 at Miami-Dade North 12 at Miami-Dade North 7 Valencia JC 0 at Miami (Fla.) 0 Edison JC 2 Edison JC 4 Chipola JC 7 Florida JC 0 Seminole JC 11 Gulf Coast JC

1972 (31-19)

The 1962 team captured the NAIA National Championship, the first title in program history.

GS 7 7 3 1 10 6 3 8

Opponent 2 West Chester St 1 West Chester St 1 Virginia Tech 2 Clemson 4 Clemson 0 Virginia Tech 0 Virginia Tech 4 Virginia Tech

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3/22 3/23 3/24 3/26 3/26 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/30 3/31 3/31 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/12 4/14 4/15 4/24 4/25 4/28 4/28 4/29 5/1 5/2 5/6 5/6 5/7 5/9 5/12 5/13 5/13 5/16 5/17 5/20 5/20

W W W W L L W W W W W W L W L L W L L L W L L W W W W L L W W W L L W L W L W W L L

3 12 10 15 3 8 8 3 8 6 8 4 6 9 1 3 5 2 0 3 7 5 0 6 3 3 5 0 3 8 7 4 2 10 2 1 6 1 9 9 2 2

Date 3/2 3/3 3/3 3/7 3/17 3/17 3/18 3/18 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/27 3/28 3/28 4/2 4/2 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/23

W/L W W W W W W W W W L W W L W W W W W W W L W W W L W W W W W W L W L W

1 9 1 4 6 9 6 0 2 4 6 1 8 7 4 4 1 5 7 7 6 9 1 4 2 2 3 4 4 4 2 3 5 12 0 2 3 2 0 0 4 3

Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson Lehigh Carson-Newman Lehigh Lehigh Lehigh Morris Harvey Western Carolina Western Carolina Wake Forest Wake Forest Lewis Lewis Lewis Stetson Florida State Florida State at Valdosta State South Carolina South Carolina Jacksonville Jacksonville at South Carolina at South Carolina at South Carolina at Georgia Valdosta State at Florida State at Florida State at Florida State Georgia at Jacksonville at Jacksonville at Jacksonville Oglethorpe Oglethorpe at Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech

1973 (43-12) GS 8 5 4 13 9 3 6 15 10 1 11 26 5 9 8 12 9 11 5 8 2 3 9 7 5 6 10 3 8 6 7 8 7 3 13

Opponent 1 at Stetson 1 at Stetson 0 at Stetson 3 Pembroke State 6 Virginia Tech 2 Virginia Tech 4 Virginia Tech 3 Lehigh 9 Lehigh 5 George Mason 4 George Mason 0 Virginia Tech 7 Lehigh 2 Lehigh 5 Western Carolina 3 Fairleigh Dickinson 4 Fairleigh Dickinson 5 Fairleigh Dickinson 1 Stetson 3 Stetson 4 South Carolina 2 South Carolina 0 Oglethorpe 0 Oglethorpe 8 Lewis 5 Lewis 5 Lewis 0 Lewis 4 St. Leo’s 3 St. Leo’s 0 Florida State 13 Florida State 3 Florida State 9 Jacksonville 12 Jacksonville

Opponent 8 Clemson 2 Clemson 3 Clemson 0 Appalachian State 5 Appalachian State 5 Appalachian State 7 Appalachian State 1 Lehigh 3 Lehigh 2 Lehigh 3 Central Michigan 7 Central Michigan

2 1 0 3 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 6 0 4 5 4 0 1 1 6 4 1 4 6 5 3 4 1 5 0 9 1 9 2 6 3 5 1

Lehigh Austin Peay Austin Peay George Mason Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Howard Virginia Tech Western Carolina Western Carolina Western Carolina Birmingham Southern Birmingham Southern South Carolina South Carolina Georgia Tech Florida International Florida International Columbus Columbus Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Valdosta State Valdosta State Florida State Florida State Mercer Jacksonville Jacksonville South Carolina South Carolina South Carolina Armstrong Stetson Stetson Jacksonville Jacksonville

L 1 6 Florida State L 2 3 Florida State L 6 7 Florida State W 22 0 Mercer W 6 0 Mercer W 12 0 Armstrong L 1 2 %Miami W 8 1 %Miami W 5 3 %Vanderbilt L 0 1 %South Carolina % - NCAA District III Tournament at Starkville, MS

1975 (34-19) W/L W L W W W W W W T W W W W L W W W W L

GS 3 0 1 3 2 3 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

Opponent 0 West Virginia Tech 3 Clemson 0 Carson Newman 2 Jacksonville 1 Virginia tech 0 Lehigh 0 NYU Stonybrook 0 George Mason 1 Howard 0 lewis 0 Western Carolina 0 St. Leo 0 Armstrong State 4 South Carolina 0 Georgia 0 Valdosta State 0 Mercer (Atlanta) 0 Georgia Tech 4 Florida State

1976 (36-18) No games record

1977 (37-25-1)

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Mercer at South Carolina at South Carolina Valdosta State Valdosta State Georgia at Mercer at Mercer Wofford USC Aiken USC Aiken USC Aiken South Carolina South Carolina Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville at Mercer-Atlanta at Mercer-Atlanta at Jacksonville at Jacksonville at Florida State at Florida State at Columbus at Columbus at Armstrong

1978 (35-15) W/L W W L W W W L W L W W L W W W W L L W W W W W W W W L L W L W L W W L L W W W W W W W L W W (8) L L W W

GS 4 3 2 6 7 2 3 17 3 13 8 3 5 13 7 8 2 4 26 17 14 18 15 3 3 6 2 3 2 3 13 0 4 5 2 3 6 4 10 5 9 13 7 3 4 7 1 5 8 3

Opponent 2 Clemson 1 Clemson 5 Clemson 3 Campbell 1 Campbell 1 Davidson 8 Western Kentucky 5 at Jacksonville 4 at Jacksonville 3 at Stetson 7 at Stetson 10 at Stetson 4 Baptist 5 Baptist 1 Coastal Carolina 2 Coastal Carolina 3 Lehigh 6 Lehigh 1 Mars Hill 1 Tri State 1 Tri State 0 Tri State 0 SUNY Brockport 1 SUNY Brockport 0 Columbus 3 Columbus 5 at Valdosta State 7 at Valdosta State 1 at South Carolina 7 at South Carolina 11 at Mercer 1 Florida State 3 Florida State 0 Mercer 3 Florida International 5 Florida International 1 Jacksonville 3 Jacksonville 3 Mercer-Atlanta 3 Mercer-Atlanta 4 Armstrong 2 at Georgia 1 Georgia College 9 at Florida State 2 at Florida State 4 at Florida State 6 Miami 7 Miami 0 at Armstrong 2 at Armstrong

EAGLE HISTORY

Opponent 2 Lamar 2 Biola 3 Chihuana 3 Chapman 6 Furman 1 Furman 4 Virginia Tech 1 Slippery Rock 6 West Virginia 1 Austin Peay 8 Austin Peay 2 Austin Peay 7 North Carolina 0 Mercyhurst 11 Lehigh 2 Virginia 2 Virginia 4 Coastal Carolina 4 SIU Edwardsville 3 SIU Edwardsville 5 Florida 9 C.W. Post 2 Florida State 6 Florida State 6 Florida State 1 C.W. Post 8 SUNY Brookport 1 SUNY Brookport 1 Stetson 2 Stetson 2 Stetson 9 Armstrong 2 Augusta 10 at Miami 4 at Miami 5 at Florida Intl. 7 at Florida Intl. 4 Mercer

6 5 7 2 5 13 5 5 2 0 0 3 3 9 3 3 4 5 2 0 7 4 10 6 11 0

OPPONENTS

NCAA ‘Coach of the Year’ Ron Polk (center) and 1974 co-captains Carl Person (left) and Steve Pietsch (right) hold the District 3 Championship plaque. The 1973 Eagles advanced to the College World Series.

W/L GS W 8 W 7 W 12 L 2 W 12 W 5 W (12) 5 W (8) 16 W 8 L 0 L 3 T 2 W 8 W 6 L 8 W 13 W 3 W 7 L 3 W 5 L 3 L 6 W 3 L 0 L 3 W 14 W 14 W 13 W 2 W 3 W 3 W 15 W 7 L 1 L 3 L 1 L 0 W 6

W 7 L 2 L 3 L 1 W 26 W (11) 14 W 10 L 4 W 3 W 4 W 21 W 16 W 4 L 1 L 0 W 8 W 10 W 12 L 0 W 1 L 1 L 3 L 9 L 5 L 9 W 1

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GS 9 5 6 19 7 7 17 9 8 10 8 6

14 9 4 11 4 10 4 3 10 14 13 1 17 2 6 10 5 7 7 10 0 9 4 9 3 4 13 2 9 0 9 1 4 2 13 2 7 10 4

UNIVERSITY

1974 (47-14) W/L W W W W W W W W W W W L

W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W L W W W L L W L W L W L W L W L W W W

THE PROGRAM

4/24 W 9 2 Jacksonville 4/27 W 12 4 South Carolina 4/27 L 5 8 South Carolina 4/29 W 12 0 Valdosta State 4/29 W 8 5 Valdosta State 5/5 W 5 4 at Florida State 5/6 L 1 4 at Florida State 5/12 L 10 11 at Jacksonville 5/13 W 8 6 at Jacksonville 5/15 W 11 0 at Oglethorpe 5/15 W 7 0 at Oglethorpe 5/16 W 6 5 at Georgia Tech 5/16 W 13 2 at Georgia Tech 5/24 L 2 6 %Vanderbilt 5/25 W 1 0 %Miami 5/26 W 5 2 %Vanderbilt 5/29 W 4 1 %Miami 6/9 L 3 6 &Texas 6/10 W 8 0 &Harvard 6/11 L 2 6 &Texas % - NCAA District III Tournament; & - NCAA College World Series

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY

GS 12 12 5 5 9 10 23 13 10 15 8 9 9 9 2 4 6 1 9 1 9 5 5 2 12 9 21 3 16 13 5 5 6 6 11 4 7 4 8 4 20 1 6 10 0 12 12 15 3 6 5 11 3

Opponent 1 Campbell 7 Campbell 1 Old Dominion 0 Old Dominion 0 West Virginia 3 West Virginia 3 Western Kentucky 9 Catholic 4 Catholic 1 George Mason 2 Brockport State 2 Brockport State 6 Florida International 13 Bowling Green 7 Florida International 7 Miami 10 Miami 13 Jacksonville 8 Jacksonville 4 Jacksonville 0 Lehigh 3 Lehigh 2 Armstrong 0 Armstrong 2 Baptist 4 Baptist 0 Valdosta State 9 Valdosta State 3 Georgia 4 Howard 21 South Carolina 6 South Carolina 3 Mercer 0 Stetson 1 Stetson 6 Florida State 4 Florida State 5 Florida State 1 Niagara 1 Mercer 2 Niagara 4 South Carolina 5 South Carolina 8 Clemson 1 Clemson 10 Clemson 9 Jacksonville 1 Coastal Carolina 2 Coastal Carolina 3 Mercer-Atlanta 8 Mercer-Atlanta 6 Armstrong 2 Baptist

W 19 2 Baptist W 8 3 Florida State W 8 1 Florida State W 7 0 Columbus W 5 3 Columbus L 4 8 %Clemson W 5 3 %The Citadel L 0 2 %Clemson % - NCAA Atlantic Regional at Coral Gables, FL

1980 (38-21-1) W/L L W W W W L W W W W W L W L W L W W W W W W W W L L L W W W L W L L W W W W W W T

GS 5 20 11 8 5 3 12 5 5 6 11 4 3 3 5 4 5 4 3 16 13 6 10 5 2 4 2 7 10 7 3 15 3 5 9 17 3 10 6 14 5

Opponent 9 Alabama 11 Alabama 8 Alabama 6 North Carolina 3 Campbell 7 Virginia 4 George Mason 2 Yale 4 Maryland 1 American 7 Stetson 9 at Stetson 1 Stetson 7 at Adelphi 2 at Jacksonville 3 at Jacksonville 2 South Carolina 3 South Carolina 2 C.W. Post 4 C.W. Post 0 Lehigh 0 Lehigh 2 West Chester State 2 West Chester State 4 Florida International 5 Florida International 14 Georgia State 0 Georgia State 0 Baptist 5 Baptist 6 Coastal Carolina 7 Coastal Carolina 4 at Valdosta State 7 Valdosta State 7 at Mercer 6 at Baptist 1 at Baptist 5 Jacksonville 5 Jacksonville 3 Jacksonville 5 Georgia

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1979 (46-15) W/L W W W W W W W W W W W W W L L L L L W L W W W W W W W L W W L L W W W L W L W W W L W W L W W W W W L W W

The 1981 Georgia Southern team was led by senior pitchers (L-R): Paul Kilimonis, Chuck Lusted, Carlos Colon and Roger Godwin. They went on to win 41 games.

L 3 9 Mercer L 4 7 at South Carolina L 1 8 at South Carolina W 13 2 Georgia College W 2 1 Mercer-Atlanta W 4 1 Mercer-Atlanta L 3 4 #Centenary W 8 6 #Northeast Louisiana W 11 4 #NW State W 5 4 #Mercer W 15 1 #Mercer L 3 13 Clemson L 8 10 Clemson W 15 5 Clemson L 3 5 Florida State L 11 13 Florida State W 8 3 Florida State L 2 7 %South Carolina L 1 3 %East Tennessee St # - Trans America Athletic Tournament; % - NCAA Atlantic Regional at Clemson, S.C.

1981 (41-22) W/L W W L W W W W W W W W L L L W W L W L L W L L W W W W L W W L W W W W W L L W W W T W L W W L W W L L W W W W

GS 3 5 6 3 8 10 10 15 9 12 6 4 2 1 7 9 5 14 0 7 17 0 4 9 2 15 6 1 7 6 0 8 7 3 4 9 7 9 6 3 9 7 12 4 12 9 0 7 10 5 6 10 7 6 7

Opponent 2 at Florida State 2 at Florida State 14 at Florida State 2 at Jacksonville 6 at Florida 5 at Jacksonville 5 at Jacksonville 0 Campbell 3 Campbell 0 American 0 American 9 East Tennessee St 4 American 3 East Tennessee St 2 East Tennessee St 4 American 7 Lehigh 9 American 9 East Tennessee St 10 North Carolina 9 North Carolina 3 Lafayette 5 Lafayette 5 Lafayette 1 *at Ark-Little Rock 0 *at Ark-Little Rock 4 *at Ark-Little Rock 10 at Alabama 2 at Alabama 5 at Clemson 6 at Clemson 7 at Clemson 1 Coastal Carolina 2 *Mercer 0 *Mercer 3 *Mercer 12 Jacksonville 11 Jacksonville 1 Valdosta State 2 Valdosta State 2 Augusta 7 *at Mercer 5 *at Mercer 5 Georgia 6 Georgia 8 Georgia 3 Stetson 2 Stetson 2 Stetson 12 at South Carolina 7 at South Carolina 5 at Georgia State 4 at Georgia State 5 at Mercer-Atlanta 5 at Mercer-Atlanta

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W 5 4 #Centenary L 3 5 #Mercer W 4 3 #Centenary L 3 9 #Mercer L 3 7 at South Carolina L 1 2 Florida State L 1 6 Florida State W 6 0 South Carolina L 1 6 South Carolina * - TAAC; # - TAAC Tournament

1982 (34-33) W/L GS W 4 W 7 W 10 W 11 L 2 L 5 W 10 W 8 L 7 L 0 W 6 W 9 L 6 W 6 W 6 W 7 W 7 W 9 W 7 L 4 W 9 W 11 L 1 W 5 W 22 L 6 W 10 L 2 W 2 W 9 W 4 L 1 L 2 W 8 L 5 L 8 L 8 L 6 L 2 W 7 L 5 L 4 W 14 W 7 W 6 L 4 W 15 W 12 L 0 L 3 L 1 W 7 L 5 L 6 W 8 L 4 L (10) 4 L 4 L 9 L 5 L 0 W 8 W (11) 6 L 5 L 5 W 7 L 2

Opponent 2 Georgia State 3 Georgia State 0 Evansville 4 Evansville 5 at Florida State 9 at Florida State 8 Appalachian State 7 Jacksonville 8 Jacksonville 9 Jacksonville 3 James Madison 3 William & Mary 8 James Madison 4 East Tennessee 5 American 0 William & Mary 1 American 6 East Tennessee 4 James Madison 10 James Madison 0 Lehigh 5 C.W. Post 12 *Arkansas-Little Rock 2 *Arkansas-Little Rock 11 *Arkansas-Little Rock 7 *Arkansas-Little Rock 2 *Arkansas-Little Rock 10 at Stetson 1 Northwestern 5 Stetson 0 Stetson 6 Valdosta State 6 Valdosta State 2 Armstrong 11 at Jacksonville 10 at Jacksonville 15 *at Mercer 8 *at Mercer 10 *at Mercer 3 Coastal Carolina 9 Coastal Carolina 8 South Carolina 4 *Mercer 5 *Mercer 2 Alabama 5 Alabama 3 Mercer-Atlanta 3 Mercer-Atlanta 4 at South Carolina 16 at South Carolina 2 at Georgia 6 Augusta 7 #Hardin Simmons 7 #Hardin Simmons 2 South Carolina 10 South Carolina 5 Florida State 8 Florida State 19 Florida State 11 at Armstrong 2 at Georgia Tech 3 at Georgia Tech 5 Miami 14 Miami 25 Clemson 6 Clemson 12 Clemson

1984 (32-37)

Detroit West Virginia Towson State Richmond Richmond Delaware State Delaware State VMI Lehigh Georgia State Georgia State Georgia State Samford Troy State Troy State West Florida Florida State Florida State Alabama Alabama Valdosta State Valdosta State South Carolina South Carolina Florida State Florida State Armstrong State Armstrong State Georgia Georgia Georgia Samford Samford Samford Samford South Carolina Georgia State Georgia State Georgia State South Carolina Mercer Mercer Mercer Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Mercer Mercer Mercer Jacksonville Jacksonville Hardin-Simmons Nicholls State Mercer Nicholls State

1985 (41-23) W/L W W L W L L L W W L W W W L W W W W W W

GS 5 11 9 4 2 4 6 10 5 11 9 15 9 2 9 8 15 5 13 15

Opponent 0 Western Carolina 7 Western Carolina 10 Western Carolina 3 Western Carolina 6 Georgia College 5 at Florida State 12 at Florida State 6 Georgia 4 Georgia 17 Georgia 0 East Tennessee 2 Robert Morris 7 LaSalle 5 Seton Hall 3 Robert Morris 0 East Tennessee 8 East Tennessee 4 Robert Morris 11 LaSalle 4 West Virginia

W (10) 7 6 West Virginia W 20 4 Lehigh W 11 3 Georgia State W 3 0 Georgia State L 1 3 at Clemson L 4 11 at Clemson W 4 1 at Samford W 9 3 at Samford W 32 11 at Samford L 5 7 at South Carolina W 14 5 at South Carolina W 10 7 Armstrong State W 14 8 South Carolina W 9 4 South Carolina W 10 7 Armstrong State W 14 8 South Carolina W 9 4 South Carolina L 2 8 Valdosta State W 4 1 Valdosta State W (10) 8 7 Armstrong State L 4 8 Stetson W 11 2 Stetson L 7 8 Florida State L 4 6 Florida State W 6 2 Samford W 10 1 Samford W 8 1 Samford L 4 7 at Mercer W 6 1 at Mercer L 4 5 at Mercer W 10 2 at Georgia State W 7 1 at Georgia State L 9 16 at Georgia State W 16 5 Jacksonville L 1 10 Jacksonville W 12 5 Mercer W 5 0 Mercer W 12 3 Mercer L 3 4 at Armstrong State W 9 0 at Armstrong State L 6 8 at Jacksonville L 4 6 at Jacksonville L 7 8 at Jacksonville L 6 15 at Georgia Tech L 1 3 at Georgia Tech W 3 1 #Hardin-Simmons W 10 6 #Hardin-Simmons # - TAAC Tournament

1986 (36-23-1) W/L W L L L W L W W L L W W L W W W W W L L W T L L W L W L

GS 11 3 7 5 10 7 10 9 8 10 5 11 2 9 17 7 11 12 5 7 5 11 7 4 15 0 7 4

Opponent 6 Western Carolina 4 Western Carolina 8 Western Carolina 6 Western Carolina 3 Jacksonville 9 Jacksonville 6 Jacksonville 3 Clemson 12 Clemson 12 Clemson 1 Georgia Tech 8 Georgia Tech 3 Stetson 0 Stetson 5 William & Mary 5 Ball State 4 Eastern Michigan 4 William & Mary 11 Ball State 16 Eastern Michigan 3 Eastern Michigan 11 Ball State 12 Old Dominion 8 West Virginia 13 West Virginia 4 Georgia State 1 Georgia State 5 Georgia State

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W W L W W W L W W L W W W L W W W W L L W W L W L W L W W W W L

12 5 6 15 6 5 3 5 10 3 8 9 10 4 10 12 3 3 7 3 6 8 11 20 8 25 5 22 13 6 4 1

4 4 14 1 5 4 14 3 9 14 2 6 4 12 0 3 0 1 9 5 3 3 12 3 9 15 8 12 6 5 2 7

Samford Samford Samford Mercer Mercer Mercer South Carolina South Carolina Georgia State Georgia State Georgia State South Carolina Samford Samford Samford Augusta Mercer Mercer Mercer South Carolina Georgia Georgia Georgia Hardin-Simmons Hardin-Simmons Hardin-Simmons Armstrong State Augusta Armstrong State Armstrong State Georgia Tech Georgia Tech

1987 (33-30) W/L GS W 6 L 12 W 10 L 7 L 6 L 3 L 1 L 5 L 4 W 13 L 13 L 5 W 10 L 2 L 5 W 5 T 0 W 6 W 6 W 10 L 4 L 5 L 2 L 6 L 1 W 10 L 6 W 6 L 2 W 5 L 1 W (10) 2 W 4 W 18 L 2 W 12 W 15 W 10 W 17 W 23 W 17 L 9 W 14 W 8 W 6

Opponent 5 Western Carolina 14 Western Carolina 0 Western Carolina 8 Western Carolina 7 Armstrong State 10 Georgia Tech 2 Georgia Tech 12 *Stetson 6 *Stetson 3 *Stetson 18 South Carolina 11 South Carolina 3 Clemson 8 Clemson 14 Clemson 4 C.W. Post 0 New York Tech 1 Eastern Michigan 3 West Virginia 4 James Madison 15 C.W. Post 8 New York Tech 6 South Carolina 13 South Carolina 5 Georgia 5 Georgia 10 Alabama-Birmingham 5 *Samford 4 *Samford 0 *Samford 3 Armstrong State 1 *Stetson 3 *Stetson 5 *Stetson 7 *Mercer 5 *Mercer 4 *Samford 0 *Samford 8 *Samford 7 Augusta 3 Armstrong State 12 Jacksonville 7 Jacksonville 5 Jacksonville 5 Georgia

EAGLE HISTORY

Opponent 5 Stetson 8 Stetson 10 Stetson 15 Georgia Tech 18 Georgia Tech 11 Clemson 10 Clemson 10 Clemson 8 Detroit 9 Detroit 4 Towson State 11 James Madison

4 1 1 15 4 0 0 7 10 1 3 4 10 10 12 1 5 21 9 35 2 3 7 11 4 3 10 1 21 4 18 0 1 4 9 3 3 21 2 4 4 0 13 3 3 17 14 3 14 10 5 5 10 3 6 4 16

OPPONENTS

GS 3 9 8 7 6 17 3 5 11 3 11 4

L 2 W 9 W 6 W 16 W 11 W 7 W 7 L 6 W 11 W 10 W 6 W 14 L 7 L 9 L 5 W 6 L 4 L 3 L 6 L 11 W 15 L 2 L 4 L 9 L 2 W 6 L 7 W 4 L 7 L 0 L 2 W 11 W 19 W 12 W 16 W 8 W 15 L 7 W 13 L 3 W (11) 5 W 3 L 5 L 1 W (11) 9 L 6 L 6 W (8) 4 L 11 W 12 W 14 L 3 L 3 W (10) 4 L 3 W 14 L 4

COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2008 STATISTICS

W/L L W L L L W L L W L W L

Opponent 7 Florida International 5 Florida International 8 Georgia 7 Georgia 2 Georgia 5 Coastal Carolina 4 Coastal Carolina 7 Methodist 5 Jacksonville 15 Jacksonville 7 Richmond 8 William & Mary 7 American 4 William & Mary 7 Towson State 10 Richmond 4 American 11 Towson State 2 Princeton 5 George Washington 5 C.W. Post 14 Alabama 14 Alabama 4 Clemson 1 Clemson 5 Clemson 14 Lehigh 2 Mercer 8 Stetson 4 Stetson 12 Stetson 8 South Carolina 0 Samford 0 Samford 12 Florida State 9 Florida State 5 Mercer 12 Mercer 5 South Carolina 17 South Carolina 16 Florida State 8 Florida State 4 Armstrong 1 South Carolina 1 Valdosta State 5 Valdosta State 8 Armstrong State 8 Mercer 9 Centenary 4 Nicholls State 5 N.W. State 8 Arkansas-Little Rock 1 ASC 13 Jacksonville 9 Jacksonville 1 Jacksonville 3 Mercer 5 Augusta 0 Mercer-Atlanta 0 Mercer-Atlanta 10 Georgia State 5 Georgia State

UNIVERSITY

GS 4 8 12 2 7 4 16 21 7 13 12 9 19 7 10 7 13 14 8 24 14 1 1 3 0 4 15 9 16 19 18 0 10 15 3 6 14 7 7 5 4 1 1 3 4 6 7 6 13 9 6 7 4 1 3 2 6 6 11 11 6 9

THE PROGRAM

1983 (38-24) W/L L W W L W L W W W L W W W W W L W W W W W L L L L L W W W W W L W W L L W L W L L L L W W W L L W W W L W L L W W W W W L W

1988 (30-27) W/L W L W L L W W W W W L W W W L W W W L L L W L W W L

GS 3 3 7 8 3 14 16 18 2 2 6 13 4 8 0 9 8 4 1 4 8 10 7 2 6 7

Opponent 2 Georgia Tech 11 Georgia Tech 2 Baptist 10 Baptist 4 Auburn-Montgomery 10 Auburn-Montgomery 4 USC Aiken 10 USC Aiken 1 Jacksonville 0 Jacksonville 7 Jacksonville 0 Mercer 2 Mercer 5 Mercer 5 Evansville 5 UNC Wilmington 7 James Madison 3 West Virginia 6 Eastern Michigan 7 James Madison 12 South Florida 5 Augusta 8 South Carolina 6 South Carolina 2 South Carolina 8 Georgia

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY

L 9 10 Georgia W 1 0 Samford W 7 0 Samford L 7 8 Samford L 4 6 Armstrong State L 9 17 South Carolina L 6 7 South Carolina W 7 0 Stetson W 7 4 Stetson W 10 6 Stetson L 7 15 Georgia Tech L 2 4 Georgia Tech W 10 9 Samford W 5 3 Samford W 15 4 Samford W 8 7 Georgia L 8 16 Georgia W 4 0 Stetson L 11 12 Stetson L 3 12 Stetson L 3 9 Armstrong State W 6 0 Mercer L 0 5 Mercer #Arkansas-Little Rock W 14 13 L 2 4 #Stetson W 4 0 #Arkansas-Little Rock L 3 5 #Stetson L 5 6 Jacksonville L 6 7 Jacksonville L 1 8 Jacksonville W 4 3 Armstrong State W 7 3 Armstrong State # - TAAC Tournament

1989 (33-27) Date 2/10 2/12 2/12 2/14 2/16 2/17 2/19 2/25 2/26 2/28 3/1 3/3 3/4

W/L W L W L L L W L L W L L L

GS 13 6 8 4 3 2 6 0 9 14 5 2 2

Opponent 0 Campbell 7 Georgia College 0 Georgia College 5 Florida 9 Georgia 6 Georgia 5 Wake Forest 5 Georgia Tech 13 Georgia Tech 13 Georgia 10 Georgia 7 *Samford 5 *Samford

3/4 W 9 1 *Samford 3/5 L 2 3 West Virginia 3/6 W 5 1 C.W. Post 3/7 W 3 0 New York Tech 3/9 W 12 2 New York Tech 3/10 W 15 1 Carson-Newman 3/11 L 3 6 New York Tech 3/11 L 8 11 Detroit 3/19 W 16 0 Augusta 3/20 L 5 13 South Carolina 3/21 L 5 14 South Carolina 3/23 W 4 2 Alabama 3/24 W 8 2 *Samford 3/25 L 5 6 *Samford 3/25 W 10 4 *Samford 3/31 W 3 0 *Stetson 4/1 W 5 0 *Stetson 4/1 W 5 4 *Stetson 4/5 L 10 12 Georgia Tech 4/5 L 3 5 Georgia Tech 4/7 W 8 1 *Mercer 4/8 W 6 1 *Mercer 4/8 L 0 8 *Mercer 4/12 L 2 3 Baptist 4/12 W 5 0 Baptist 4/14 L 1 5 *Stetson 4/15 L 5 6 *Stetson 4/15 W 13 6 *Stetson 4/17 L 1 5 Armstrong State 4/18 W 7 0 Augusta 4/19 W 4 2 Armstrong State 4/21 W 10 5 *Mercer 4/22 W 8 0 *Mercer 4/22 W 6 3 *Mercer 4/24 W 4 1 Baptist 4/25 W 11 6 Baptist 4/27 L 10 11 #Centenary 4/28 W 12 0 #Ark-Little Rock 4/29 L 4 8 #Centenary 5/2 W 9 1 Armstrong State 5/4 L 4 5 Armstrong State 5/6 W 4 3 Armstrong State 5/8 W 4 1 Clemson 5/9 W 9 7 Clemson 5/10 W 2 1 Clemson 5/12 L 3 7 South Carolina 5/13 L 1 3 South Carolina * - TAAC; # - TAAC Tournament

EAGLE HISTORY

OPPONENTS

2008 STATISTICS MEET THE EAGLES COACHING STAFF

L 4 13 Georgia W 7 6 *Mercer W 9 3 *Mercer L 3 4 *Mercer W 7 3 Augusta #Arkansas-Little Rock W 10 7 W 18 0 #Stetson W 8 6 #Stetson W 9 3 Jacksonville L 2 7 Jacksonville L 3 4 Jacksonville L 9 11 Georgia Tech L 6 14 Georgia Tech L 10 11 Armstrong State W 11 6 %Miami L 1 6 %South Alabama W 3 1 %Central Michigan L 0 3 %South Alabama * - TAAC; # - TAAC Tournament; % - NCAA Atlantic Regional at Tallahassee, FL

Georgia Southern’s coaching staff (above left) is introduced prior to a game at the 1990 College World Series. The Eagles (above right) finish turning a double play.

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1990 (50-19) Date W/L GSU Opponent 2/9 W 7 5 at Florida 6 at Florida 2/11 L (10) 5 2/11 L 3 6 at Florida 2/12 L 2 9 Georgia 2/13 W 8 4 Georgia 2/17 L 3 8 Georgia Tech 2/20 L 1 3 at Georgia 2/21 L 2 10 at Georgia 2/28 W 14 1 Furman 3/1 W 4 0 Furman 3/2 W 6 1 Youngstown St 3/3 W 8 5 Youngstown St 3/4 W 13 4 West Virginia 3/5 W 5 1 James Madison 3/7 W 6 3 West Virginia 3/8 W 8 4 James Madison 3/9 W 15 2 *Mercer 3/10 W 9 1 *Mercer 3/10 W 8 4 *Mercer 3/18 W 16 8 at Augusta 3/19 L 4 10 at South Carolina 3/20 W 14 10 at South Carolina 3/21 W 5 3 at Alabama 3/22 L 7 8 at Alabama 3/23 W 9 4 *at Samford 3/24 L 3 4 *at Samford 3/24 W 13 6 *at Samford 3/26 W 6 5 at Augusta 3/31 W 3 0 *Stetson 3/31 W 8 7 *Stetson 4/1 W 4 0 *Stetson 4/2 W 13 1 Augusta 4/6 W 9 6 *Samford 4/7 W 8 0 *Samford 4/7 W 12 0 *Samford 4/9 W 10 0 at Baptist 4/9 W 3 2 at Baptist 4/10 W 5 4 Armstrong State 4/11 W 6 4 Augusta 4/13 W 7 1 *at Mercer 4/14 W 3 0 *at Mercer 4/14 W 6 2 *at Mercer 4/17 L 0 13 at Clemson 4/18 W 9 6 at Clemson 4/20 W 9 6 *at Stetson 4/21 W 9 2 *at Stetson 4/21 W 6 3 *at Stetson 4/26 L 6 8 #Ark-Little Rock 4/27 W 14 5 #Centenary 4/28 W 14 4 #Ark-Little Rock 4/ 4/28 W 5 2 #Stetson 4/ 4/29 L 4 15 #Stetson 5/ 5/1 W 6 2 Baptist 5/ 5/2 W 8 2 Baptist 5/ 5/3 W 3 2 at Armstrong State 5/5 5/ W 8 2 Armstrong State 5/7 5/ L 5 15 at Georgia Tech 5/8 5/ L 3 6 at Georgia Tech 5/9 5/ W 10 6 Campbell 5/10 L 5/ 4 11 at Armstrong State 5/12 L 5/ 5 9 South Carolina 5/13 W 12 5 South Carolina 5/ 5/25 W(13) 4 5/ 2 %Wichita State 5/ 5/26 W 13 4 %South Alabama 5/ 5/27 L 2 3 %South Alabama 5/ 5/28 W 5 4 %UCLA 5/ 5/28 W 6 5 %South Alabama 6/ 6/1 L (10) 4 5 &Stanford 6/ 6/3 L 1 15 &Mississippi State * - TAAC; # - TAAC Tournament; % - NCAA Midwest Regional at Wichita, KS; & - NCAA College World Series at Omaha, NE

Opponent 16 +vs. UCLA 12 +at Central Florida 5 +vs. Florida 10 +at Central Florida 1 Georgia 18 Georgia 10 Clemson 16 Clemson 13 USC-Aiken 7 USC-Aiken 6 Georgia Tech 8 Georgia Tech 13 at South Carolina 2 at South Carolina 4 West Virginia 3 New York Tech 1 New York Tech 6 New York Tech 1 New York Tech 1 New York Tech 8 South Carolina 9 South Carolina 15 *Stetson 4 *Stetson 5 *Stetson 0 *at Florida Intl 5 *at Florida Intl 4 *at Florida Intl 11 at Florida 16 at Florida 1 *at Mercer 9 *at Mercer 8 *at Mercer 0 at Armstrong State 13 at Georgia 3 at Georgia 1 *Florida Intl 4 *Florida Intl 9 *Florida Intl 1 at Chrlstn Southern 1 at Chrlstn Southern 5 *at Stetson 8 *at Stetson

4/13 L 3 6 *at Stetson 4/15 W 15 10 Chrlstn Southern 4/16 W 9 1 Chrlstn Southern 4/20 W 4 2 *Mercer 4/20 W 10 3 *Mercer 4/21 W 9 0 *Mercer (forfeit) 4/22 W 17 2 at Augusta 4/25 W 4 3 Armstrong State 4/26 W 7 0 Armstrong State 4/29 W 22 6 Augusta 5/2 W 8 3 at Armstrong State 5/7 W 6 2 at Georgia Tech 5/8 L 1 7 at Georgia Tech 5/10 L 2 4 at Miami 5/11 L 0 7 at Miami 5/12 L 5 10 at Miami + - Olive Garden Classic in Kissimmee, FL; * - TAAC

1992 (31-27) Date 2/15 2/16 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/26 2/26 2/27 2/28 2/29 3/1 3/1 3/3 3/4 3/7 3/7 3/8 3/8 3/9 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/14

W/L GSU L 2 L 0 W 7 L 8 L 7 L 2 W 5 L 2 W 16 W 8 L 8 W 13 L 6 L 8 W 6 W 4 W 4 L (10) 7 L 7 W 4 L 6 L 5 W 2 W 3

Opponent 4 Georgia Tech 6 Georgia Tech 2 +New Orleans 14 +Tulane 20 +LSU 3 at South Carolina 2 at South Carolina 6 South Carolina 7 West Virginia 5 West Virginia 13 West Virginia 7 South Carolina 11 at Georgia Tech 9 at Georgia Tech 1 *Marshall 3 *Marshall 0 *Marshall 10 UNC Greensboro 10 Virginia Tech 2 Detroit-Mercy 9 Virginia Tech 7 Detroit-Mercy 1 *The Citadel 0 *The Citadel

1993 (38-21) W/L GSU W 4 L 4 W 4 L 0 L 1 L 2 W 7 L 2 W 2 W 13 W 6 W 4 W 5 W 6 W 12 W 12 W (10) 4 W 3 W 3 W 4 W 4 W 8 L 6 W 10 L 7 L 1 W 3 L 0 L 1 W 2 W 9 L 7 W 5 W 2 W 5 L 4 L 3 W 3 W 5 W 8 L 0 W (10) 4 W 14 L 2

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Opponent 2 East Carolina 8 East Carolina 1 East Carolina 3 USC-Aiken 9 at South Carolina 6 Georgia Tech 3 Georgia Tech 15 South Carolina 1 USC-Aiken 2 *at Furman 0 *at Furman 1 *at Furman 3 Georgia 2 Eastern Kentucky 10 Eastern Kentucky 5 Eastern Kentucky 3 Winthrop 2 James Madison 0 James Madison 2 *Marshall 2 *Marshall 6 *at VMI 8 *at VMI 6 *at VMI 10 at Clemson 4 at Clemson 2 at Winthrop 1 *W. Carolina 6 *W. Carolina 0 *W. Carolina 3 at Winthrop 16 at South Carolina 2 *at Appalachian 0 *at Appalachian 2 *at Appalachian 5 at Florida 10 at Florida 0 *The Citadel 1 *The Citadel 4 *The Citadel 1 South Carolina 3 *at Davidson 9 *at Davidson 8 *at Davidson

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1994 (31-25) W/L GSU Opponent W 16 4 Georgia State W 10 3 Georgia State L 5 13 at South Carolina W 8 6 Charleston Southern W 7 3 Charleston Southern L 3 6 Georgia Tech L 2 15 Georgia Tech L 2 8 Georgia W 4 2 Georgia W 18 0 *Furman W 1 0 *Furman W 9 0 *Furman L 5 9 at Jacksonville L 7 10 South Carolina W 11 7 South Carolina W 5 0 Ball State L 4 8 Ball State W 1 0 Ball State W 10 5 at South Carolina L 1 5 *at Marshall L 0 1 *at Marshall W 4 0 *VMI W 10 1 *VMI W 4 0 *VMI L 3 13 at East Carolina L 2 4 at East Carolina W (10) 9 8 at East Carolina L 3 9 at Winthrop L 2 5 *at Western Carolina L 2 10 *at Western Carolina L 5 7 at Clemson W 3 2 at Clemson W 4 0 *Appalachian State W 9 2 *Appalachian State W 11 6 *Appalachian State W 9 5 Jacksonville L 0 6 *at The Citadel W 6 2 *at The Citadel W 2 0 *at The Citadel L 1 9 at Georgia L 7 8 at Georgia W (11) 8 7 *Davidson W 3 2 *Davidson W 7 3 *Davidson W 10 1 at Georgia State W 11 5 at Georgia State L 9 13 *at E. Tennessee St W 2 1 *at E. Tennessee St L 5 8 *at E. Tennessee St L 4 6 #VMI W 6 1 #Appalachian State L 2 5 #Davidson W 6 2 Jacksonville L 6 9 at Georgia Tech L 6 8 at Georgia Tech L 6 15 at Georgia Tech * - Southern Conference; # - SoConTournament in Charleston, S.C.

EAGLE HISTORY

Date 2/12 2/13 2/14 2/17 2/18 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/27 2/28 2/28 3/2 3/5 3/6 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/14 3/14 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/24 3/24 3/25 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/6 4/7 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/14 4/17 4/17 4/18

4/20 W (12) 6 5 at Georgia 4/21 W 6 2 at Georgia 4/24 W 2 1 *E. Tennessee St 4/24 L 4 12 *E. Tennessee St 4/25 W 17 4 *E. Tennessee St 4/29 L 0 8 #VMI 4/30 W 10 3 #E. Tennessee St 5/1 W 9 6 #The Citadel 5/1 W 12 5 #Davidson 6 #W. Carolina 5/2 L (10) 5 5/5 W 10 7 Georgia State 5/8 L 1 3 Augusta 5/10 W 11 6 at Georgia State 5/11 L 2 9 at Georgia Tech 5/12s L 5 10 at Georgia Tech * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.

OPPONENTS

Georgia Southern All-Americans - outfielder Todd Greene and pitcher Joey Hamilton.

3/15 W 11 3 *The Citadel 3/22 L 0 3 *at W. Carolina 3/23 L 1 3 *at W. Carolina 3/23 L 6 18 *at W. Carolina 3/24 W 19 0 at Georgia State 3/26 W 9 1 at USC-Aiken 3/28 W 8 6 *E. Tennessee St. 3/28 L 5 6 *E. Tennessee St. 3/29 W 20 4 *E. Tennessee St. 4/2 W 2 1 USC-Aiken 4/2 L 0 16 USC-Aiken 4/5 W 7 1 *at Appalachian 4/6 W 12 6 *at Appalachian 4/6 W 4 2 *at Appalachian 4/7 L 5 10 at Clemson 4/7 L 2 7 at Clemson 4/11 L 3 5 *at VMI 4/11 W 4 3 *at VMI 4/12 W 11 2 *at VMI 4/14 L 5 6 at Georgia 4/15 W 10 5 at Georgia 4/17 W 6 2 *Furman 4/17 W 6 5 *Furman 4/18 L 8 9 *Furman 4/23 W 4 3 #Marshall 4/24 W 7 4 #E. Tennessee St. 4/25 L 10 17 #W. Carolina 4/26 W 9 0 #at The Citadel 4/26 W 14 12 #W. Carolina 4/26 L 3 4 #W. Carolina 5/4 L 2 10 Clemson 5/5 L 1 7 Clemson 5/6 W 11 0 Chrlstn Southern 5/6 W 12 0 Chrlstn Southern + - Busch Challenge in New Orleans, LA; * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.

COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2008 STATISTICS

GSU 3 10 1 15 4 2 4 3 5 5 4 13 9 3 7 11 9 9 10 2 6 7 3 1 3 3 11 3 3 1 5 3 9 5 8 14 11 2 1 7 13 6 10

UNIVERSITY

3/30 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/9 4/10 4/12 4/13

W/L L L L W W L L L L L L W L W W W W W W W L L L L L W W L L L W L W W L W W L L W W W W

THE PROGRAM

1991 (32-27) Date 2/8 2/8 2/9 2/10 2/12 2/13 2/16 2/17 2/19 2/19 2/23 2/24 2/26 2/27 3/1 3/4 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/11 3/12 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/23 3/24 3/24

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY 2008 STATISTICS MEET THE EAGLES COACHING STAFF OPPONENTS EAGLE HISTORY

1995 (35-24) Date W/L GSU Opponent 2/10 L 4 6 vs. Tennessee 2/12 W 5 3 vs. Kentucky 2/15 W 9 1 Augusta College 2/19 W 7 3 Georgia Tech 2/19 W 10 3 Georgia Tech 2/21 W 9 5 Chrlstn Southern 2/22 W 20 1 Chrlstn Southern 2/25 W 13 2 Georgia 2/26 L 2 3 Georgia 2/28 L 8 9 at Chrlstn Southern 3/4 W 7 0 *Marshall 3/4 W 9 4 *Marshall 3/5 W 15 3 *Marshall 3/7 L 10 12 Georgia State 3/8 W 8 1 Georgia State 3/11 W 8 6 *at VMI 3/11 W 6 4 *at VMI 3/12 W 11 3 *at VMI 3/18 W 9 2 *Western Carolina 3/18 L 2 6 *Western Carolina 3/19 W 9 2 *Western Carolina 3/21 W 6 5 New York Tech 3/22 W 7 1 New York Tech 3/23 L 7 9 New York Tech 3/25 W 8 5 *at Appalachian St 3/25 L 1 3 *at Appalachian St 3/26 W 7 6 *at Appalachian St 3/28 L 6 8 at Georgia 3/29 L (11) 6 7 at Georgia 4/1 L 1 4 *The Citadel 4/1 W (10) 2 1 *The Citadel 5 *The Citadel 4/2 L (11) 2 4/4 W 14 3 at Georgia State 4/5 L 3 4 at Georgia State 4/8 L 2 3 *at Davidson 4/8 L 1 5 *at Davidson 4/9 W 14 6 *at Davidson 4/11 W 5 3 Tennessee Tech 4/12 W 11 9 Tennessee Tech 4/15 W 12 3 *E. Tennessee St 4/15 W 9 8 *E. Tennessee St 4/16 L 10 16 *E. Tennessee St 4/18 L 4 9 South Carolina 4/19 L 0 3 at South Carolina 4/22 L 0 2 *at Furman 4/22 L 1 5 *at Furman 6 *at Furman 4/23 L (10) 5 4/27 W 4 3 #VMI 4/28 W 10 4 #Western Carolina 4/29 L 4 10 #The Citadel 4/30 W 9 6 #E. Tennessee St 4/30 L 3 8 #The Citadel 5/4 W 9 0 Augusta College 5/7 L 4 7 Clemson 5/8 W (12) 15 14 Clemson 5/9 L 5 7 at Georgia Tech 5/10 W 13 12 at Georgia Tech 2 East Carolina 5/12 W (12) 5 5/13 W 7 3 East Carolina * - Southern Conference; # - SoConTournament in Charleston, S.C.

1996 (46-14) Date 2/10 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/14 2/17 2/18 2/21 2/22 2/28 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/6 3/9 3/9 3/10 3/16

W/L GSU W 8 L 2 W 9 W (10) 4 W 8 L 4 L 8 W 7 W 8 W 9 W 14 W 16 W 14 W 6 W 17 L 2 L 8 W 8

Opponent 0 Jacksonville St 5 Jacksonville St 6 Mercer 3 Georgia Tech 4 Georgia Tech 8 Georgia 9 Georgia 6 South Carolina 3 at Mercer 5 at South Carolina 6 *VMI 6 *WMI 5 *VMI 2 James Madison 10 *at W. Carolina 3 *at W. Carolina 9 *at W. Carolina 7 *Appalachian St

3/17 W 6 3 *Appalachian St 3/18 W 8 4 New York Tech 3/19 L (11) 7 8 New York Tech 3/20 W 5 4 at East Carolina 3/21 W 3 0 at East Carolina 3/23 W 10 8 *at The Citadel 3/23 W 8 2 *at The Citadel 3/24 L 5 6 *at The Citadel 3/26 W 6 2 at Georgia State 3/30 W 13 3 *Davidson 3/30 W 4 3 *Davidson 3/31 W 7 2 *Davidson 4/2 W 13 2 Chrlstn Southern 4/3 W (11) 8 6 Chrlstn Southern 4/6 W 7 5 *at E. Tennessee St 4/6 W 6 5 *at E. Tennessee St 4/7 W 11 4 *at E. Tennessee St 4/9 L 5 9 at Georgia 4/10 W 5 3 at Georgia 4/13 W 4 2 *Furman 4/13 W 14 1 *Furman 4/14 W 11 4 *Furman 4/16 L 1 5 at Chrlstn Southern 4/17 W 4 0 at Chrlstn Southern 4/21 W (10) 8 6 at Clemson 4/21 W (18) 9 7 at Clemson 4/25 W 8 2 #Davidson 4/27 W 4 3 #The Citadel 4/27 W 11 2 #VMI 4/28 W 7 1 #The Citadel 4/30 W 14 12 Georgia State 5/1 W 12 5 Georgia State 5/4 L 6 10 Georgia College 5/5 W 12 11 Georgia College 5/7 W 6 5 at Georgia Tech 5/7 L 4 7 at Georgia Tech 5/17 W 8 1 $Bethune-Cookman 5/17 L 8 10 $Bethune-Cookman 5/18 W 16 2 $Bethune-Cookman 5/23 W 6 0 %Old Dominion 5/24 L 4 9 %West Virginia 5/25 L 1 6 %Tennessee * - Southern Conference; # - SoConTournament in Charleston, S.C. $ - NCAA Play-In in Statesboro, GA; % - NCAA Atlantic Regional in Clemson, S.C.

1997 (34-26) Date 2/8 2/9 2/11 2/15 2/15 2/16 2/18 2/19 2/22 2/22 2/23 2/25 2/26 2/27 3/1 3/1 3/2 3/4 3/5 3/8 3/9 3/12 3/15 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/29 3/29 3/30

W/L L L L L L L W W W W W W W L W L L W W L W L W L W L W L W L L L W W

GSU 0 5 4 0 0 1 14 4 21 5 15 8 9 6 15 6 6 10 9 6 17 9 13 4 4 5 18 3 5 0 12 7 9 11

Opponent 10 Georgia Tech 8 Georgia Tech 8 at Georgia State 2 at Georgia State 6 Georgia 3 Georgia 0 East Carolina 3 East Carolina 6 *at VMI 1 *at VMI 11 *at VMI 6 at Chrlstn Southern 4 at Chrlstn Southern 16 South Carolina 13 *W. Carolina 7 *W. Carolina 18 *W. Carolina 8 at Coast Carolina 6 at Coast Carolina 8 *at Appalachian St 6 *at Appalachian St 10 at South Carolina 2 *The Citadel 8 *The Citadel 2 *The Citadel 14 Mercer 5 *at Davidson 4 *at Davidson 4 *at Davidson 4 at Jacksonville St 18 at Jacksonville St 13 *E. Tennessee St 2 *E. Tennessee St 3 *E. Tennessee St

4/1 L 5 10 Coastal Carolina 4/2 W 8 2 Coastal Carolina 4/3 L 9 6 Jacksonville 4/5 W 3 1 *at Furman 4/5 W 7 3 *at Furman 4/6 W (11) 6 5 *at Furman 4/8 W 12 3 at Georgia 4/9 L 1 6 at Georgia 4/12 W 19 2 Bethune-Cookman 4/13 W 4 1 Bethune-Cookman 4/15 W (11) 6 5 Georgia State 4/16 L 5 8 Georgia State 4/19 W 12 5 *Marshall 4/19 W 6 5 *Marshall 4/20 W 12 3 *Marshall 4/24 W 14 5 #Appalachian St 4/25 L 5 14 #The Citadel 4/26 W 14 11 #E. Tennessee St 4/26 L 10 12 #Furman 4/29 L 0 5 at Mercer 4/30 L 6 7 at Jacksonville 5/6 L 0 10 at Georgia Tech 5/7 W 16 5 at Georgia Tech 5/9 W 12 2 Chrlstn Southern 5/10 W 20 3 Chrlstn Southern * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.

1998 (22-30) Date W/L GSU Opponent 2/14 L 2 4 Georgia Tech 2/15 L 6 8 Georgia Tech 2/17 L 9 11 at Jacksonville 2/20 W 8 6 +North Carolina St 2/21 L 8 19 +Virginia Tech 2/22 L 1 12 +Georgia 2/24 W 10 7 Jacksonville 2/25 W (10) 10 7 at Mercer 2/28 L 8 15 Jacksonville State 3/1 L 2 4 Jacksonville State 3/3 W 25 4 at Georgia State 3/4 W 16 10 at Georgia State 3/7 W 10 5 at East Carolina 3/7 W 9 6 at East Carolina 3/11 L 5 6 Mercer 3/14 L 6 10 *W. Carolina 3/14 L 2 12 *W. Carolina 3/15 W 4 3 *W. Carolina 3/21 L 4 7 *VMI 3/21 W 7 6 *VMI 3/22 W 8 2 *VMI 3/24 L 6 19 at Georgia Tech 3/25 W 11 7 at Georgia Tech 3/27 W 20 9 *at Furman 3/29 L 6 12 *at Wofford 3/29 L 6 7 *at Wofford 3/29 W 15 13 *at Wofford 3/31 L 1 7 *The Citadel 4/1 L 3 9 *The Citadel 4/1 L 4 9 *The Citadel 4/4 W 16 4 *at Davidson 4/4 L 3 6 *at Davidson 4/5 W 10 9 *at Davidson 9 Georgia State 4/7 L (12) 7 4/11 W 7 3 *at E. Tennessee St 4/11 L 3 4 *at E. Tennessee St 4/12 L 6 10 *at E. Tennessee St 4/15 L 4 14 *at Furman 4/15 L 1 4 *at Furman 4/25 L 7 13 *UNC Greensboro 4/25 W 4 3 *UNC Greensboro 4/26 L 4 10 *UNC Greensboro 4/30 L 5 6 #Western Carolina 5/1 W 6 3 #Davidson 5/2 L 5 6 #Furman 5/5 L 1 2 Georgia 5/5 W 9 3 Georgia 5/12 W 5 4 Winthrop 5/13 W 9 2 Winthrop 5/15 L 1 7 at Miami (Fla.) 5/16 L 0 13 at Miami (Fla.) 5/17 W 2 1 at Miami (Fla.) + - Winn-Dixie Shootout in Charleston, S.C.;

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* - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.

1999 (29-29) Date W/L GSU Opponent 2/13 L 4 6 Georgia Tech 2/14 L 4 11 Georgia Tech 2/17 L 5 6 at Jacksonville 2/20 W 11 6 Eastern Kentucky 2/21 W 11 0 Eastern Kentucky 2/24 W 9 8 Jacksonville 2/27 W 12 11 *E. Tennessee St 2/27 W 13 1 *E. Tennessee St 2/28 W 9 4 *E. Tennessee St 3/2 W 6 5 Stetson 3/3 W 11 3 Stetson 3/6 W 17 9 *Appalachian State 3/6 L 8 14 *Appalachian State 3/7 W 6 4 *Appalachian State 3/9 W 12 4 James Madison 3/10 W 8 5 James Madison 3/13 L 4 8 *Furman 3/13 W 9 3 *Furman 3/14 W 19 9 *Furman 3/16 L 2 8 at Mercer 3/17 L 9 10 at Mercer 3/20 L (10) 6 7 *at Charleston 3/20 L 1 11 *at Charleston 3/21 L 2 5 *at Charleston 3/27 L 5 12 *at UNC Greensboro 3/27 L 6 9 *at UNC Greensboro 3/28 L 6 12 *at UNC Greensboro 3/30 W 10 6 at Georgia State 3/31 W 15 5 at Georgia State 4/2 W 16 0 New York Tech 4/3 W 12 5 New York Tech 4/4 W 9 4 New York Tech 4/6 L 1 5 at Jacksonville St 4/7 W 14 2 at Jacksonville St 4/10 W 11 3 *at VMI 4/10 L 10 13 *at VMI 4/13 W 6 4 Georgia State 4/14 W 22 7 Georgia State 4/17 L 6 8 *Wofford 4/17 W 8 2 *Wofford 4/18 W 7 1 *Wofford 4/20 L 7 15 at Georgia 4/21 L 5 7 at Georgia 4/24 W 10 4 *Davidson 4/25 L 1 4 *Davidson 4/25 L 6 8 *Davidson 5/2 L 6 7 *at The Citadel 5/2 L 2 5 *at The Citadel 5/8 L 8 9 at Georgia Tech 5/9 L 1 3 at Georgia Tech 5/10 L 7 10 Jacksonville 5/12 L 4 14 at UNC Charlotte 5/15 W (11) 12 10 *at W. Carolina 5/15 W 11 10 *at W. Carolina 5/16 L 11 12 *at W. Carolina 5/19 W 8 5 #W. Carolina 5/20 L 2 4 #W. Carolina 5/21 L 2 10 #Furman * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.

2000 (38-23) Date 2/12 2/13 2/16 2/19 2/20 2/22 2/23 2/26 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/7 3/8 3/11 3/12

W/L GSU L 3 L 6 W 3 W 8 W 4 L 4 L 3 L 6 W 17 W 8 L 5 W 6 L 5 W (12) 17 L (10) 9

Opponent 15 Georgia Tech 7 Georgia Tech 1 at Jacksonville 3 Bethune-Cookman 3 Bethune-Cookman 12 at Alabama 9 at Alabama 9 Georgia 4 *VMI 7 *VMI 7 *VMI 2 Georgia State 14 Georgia State 13 *at Davidson 10 *at Davidson

Opponent 10 Georgia Tech 7 Georgia Tech 5 at Alabama 7 at Alabama 9 at Alabama 0 Winthrop 4 Bucknell 0 Bucknell 1 Bucknell 4 Georgia State 6 Georgia State 3 Canisius 2 Canisius 3 Canisius 0 *VMI 1 *VMI 0 *VMI 20 at Clemson 9 at Clemson 5 *at Davidson 2 *at Davidson 4 *at Davidson 6 Jacksonville 3 *at Furman 3 *at Furman 7 *at Furman 12 at Georgia State 4 at Georgia State 7 *Charleston 9 *Charleston 13 *Charleston 4 at Georgia Tech 9 at Georgia Tech 9 *at E. Tennessee St 5 *at E. Tennessee St 5 *at E. Tennessee St 3 Mercer 1 Appalachian State 1 Appalachian State 4 Mercer 9 *The Citadel 3 *The Citadel 16 *The Citadel 5 at Jacksonville 2 *W. Carolina

2003 (39-21)

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2004 (34-25)

Date W/L GSU Opponent 2/7 L 7 14 High Point 2/7 W 17 4 High Point 2/8 W 8 3 High Point 2/15 L 6 15 Georgia Tech 5 Georgia Tech 2/15 L (10) 4 2/17 W 14 4 Georgia State 2/18 L 3 13 Georgia State 2/21 L 3 6 Georgia 2/22 W 12 5 Georgia 2/24 W 14 5 Mercer 2/28 L 0 4 Clemson 2/28 L 1 7 East Carolina 2/29 L 0 9 Clemson 2/29 L 4 7 East Carolina 3/6 W 20 2 *Appalachian State 3/7 W 11 7 *Appalachian State 3/8 L 6 7 *Appalachian State 3/12 L 1 4 *E. Tennessee St Date W/L GSU Opponent 3/13 W 14 7 *E. Tennessee St 2/8 W 17 1 Morris Brown 3/14 W 20 7 *E. Tennessee St 2/8 W 25 0 Morris Brown 3/16 L 5 9 at Georgia 2/9 W 17 7 Morris Brown 3/17 L 5 14 at Georgia 2/15 L 1 8 Georgia Tech 3/19 W (11) 12 7 *at Furman 4 *at Furman 3/20 W (11) 7 2/15 L 3 8 Georgia Tech 3/21 L 6 7 *at Furman 2/18 W 3 2 Georgia State 3/24 W 14 0 Coppin State 2/19 W 1 0 Georgia State 4 at Georgia 3/25 W 15 2 Coppin State 2/22 W (10) 6 2/23 L 0 12 at Georgia 3/27 W 8 7 at Georgia Tech 2/25 W 6 0 Jacksonville 3/28 L 2 13 at Georgia Tech 3/1 W 14 1 *Davidson 3/30 L 2 5 at Mercer 3/2 W 8 2 *Davidson 4/2 W 8 2 *UNC Greensboro 3/5 W 10 3 Georgia State 4/3 W 6 4 *UNC Greensboro 3/8 W 6 2 *Furman 4/4 L 5 6 *UNC Greensboro 3/8 L (11) 1 2 *Furman 4/6 W 10 5 Savannah State 3/9 W 6 3 *Furman 4/9 W 10 2 *at Elon 3/11 W 16 1 Binghamton 4/10 W 8 5 *at Elon 3/12 W 6 1 Binghamton 4/11 W 7 5 *at Elon 3/16 L 1 11 Clemson 4/16 W 6 5 *Western Carolina 3/17 L 0 8 Clemson 4/17 W 6 5 *Western Carolina 3/21 L 3 10 *at UNC Greensboro 4/18 W 3 0 *Western Carolina 3/22 W 15 4 *at UNC Greensboro 4/23 L 6 7 *at Wofford 3/23 L 1 5 *at UNC Greensboro 4/24 W 10 2 *at Wofford 3/25 L 5 7 at Georgia State 4/25 L (11) 6 7 *at Wofford 3/26 W 8 3 at Georgia State 5/1 W 8 0 at Georgia State 3/28 W 2 0 *VMI 5/2 W 11 0 at Georgia State 3/29 W 13 6 *VMI 5/4 W 7 4 Jacksonville 3/30 W 3 2 *VMI 5/7 W 11 10 *at Charleston 4/2 L 7 9 at Jacksonville 5/8 L 4 5 *at Charleston 4/4 L 5 7 *at W. Carolina 5/9 L (11) 5 6 *at Charleston 4/5 L 1 16 *at W. Carolina 5/12 L 1 3 at Jacksonville 4/6 L 2 12 *at W. Carolina 5/14 W 11 8 *The Citadel 4/12 W 4 1 *Wofford 5/15 W 11 10 *The Citadel 4/12 L 3 7 *Wofford 5/16 W 13 4 *The Citadel 4/13 W 19 4 *Wofford 5/20 W 15 5 *at Davidson 4/15 L 5 8 at Georgia Tech 5/21 L 4 5 *at Davidson 4/16 W 8 7 at Georgia Tech 5/22 W 10 7 *at Davidson 4/19 W 11 4 *at Appalachian St 5/26 L 2 5 #Davidson 4/19 W 13 9 *at Appalachian St 5/27 W 12 4 #E. Tennessee St 4/20 L 1 3 *at Appalachian St 5/28 L 3 7 #Elon 4/22 W 16 5 at Mercer * - Southern Conference; 4/26 W 8 6 *Charleston # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C. 4/26 L 5 9 *Charleston 4/27 W 6 2 *Charleston 5/3 W 4 2 *at The Citadel 5/4 L 7 10 *at The Citadel 5/5 W 10 6 *at The Citadel 5/7 W 11 9 at Winthrop 5/9 L 2 12 Florida Atlantic 5/10 W 7 0 New York Tech 5/11 W 8 7 New York Tech 5/15 W 14 4 *at E. Tennessee St 5/16 W 12 10 *at E. Tennessee St 5/17 W 22 3 *at E. Tennessee St 5/21 W 6 4 #VMI 5/23 W 14 6 #Charleston 5/24 L 0 1 #Western Carolina 5/24 W 4 1 #UNC Greensboro 5/25 W 8 4 #Western Carolina 5/25 L (11) 5 6 #Western Carolina

OPPONENTS

Opponent 3 Tennessee Tech 0 Tennessee Tech 4 Tennessee Tech 7 at Jacksonville 23 Georgia Tech 10 Georgia Tech 8 Jacksonville 3 Drexel 3 Drexel 10 Drexel 1 at Charleston Southern 1 *Appalachian State 7 *Appalachian State 1 *Appalachian State 10 *at The Citadel 8 *at The Citadel 3 *at The Citadel 9 at Clemson 9 at Clemson 5 *Davidson 3 *Davidson 8 *Davidson 6 at Georgia State 13 *at W. Carolina 3 *at W. Carolina 13 *at W. Carolina 1 Charleston Southern 6 *Furman 8 *Furman 7 *Furman 8 at Georgia 4 *at VMI

W/L L L L L L W W W W W W W W W W W W L L W W W W W W L W W L W L L L L L L W W W W L W L L W

* - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.

COACHING STAFF MEET THE EAGLES 2008 STATISTICS

W/L GSU W 9 W 6 W 8 W (10) 9 L 3 L 2 L 0 W 7 W 4 W 23 W 2 W 6 W 10 W 7 L 6 L 2 L 2 W (10) 12 L 3 W 10 W 14 L (10) 6 W 24 L 12 W 17 L 8 W 9 W 9 W 9 L 1 L 3 W 18

2002 (39-25) Date 2/9 2/10 2/15 2/16 2/17 2/19 2/23 2/23 2/24 2/26 2/27 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/12 3/13 3/16 3/16 3/17 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/2 4/3 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/9 4/12 4/13 4/16 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/24 4/26

4/27 L 3 6 *W. Carolina 4/28 L 11 14 *W. Carolina 5/8 W 10 9 Georgia 5/9 L 3 16 Georgia 5/11 W 2 1 *at Wofford 5/11 W 8 5 *at Wofford 5/12 W 5 4 *at Wofford 5/16 W 12 6 *UNC Greensboro 5/17 L 3 9 *UNC Greensboro 5/22 W 4 2 #UNC Greensboro 5/23 W 4 2 #The Citadel 5/24 L 4 9 #Charleston 5/25 W 10 4 #Furman 5/25 W 9 6 #Charleston 5/26 W 8 0 #Charleston 5/31 L 1 15 %Clemson 6/1 W 6 2 %Elon 6/1 L 3 7 %East Carolina * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.; % - NCAA Clemson Regional

UNIVERSITY

2001 (42-20) Date 2/9 2/10 2/11 2/14 2/17 2/18 2/21 2/24 2/24 2/25 2/28 3/2 3/4 3/4 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/13 3/14 3/17 3/17 3/18 3/21 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/28 3/31 3/31 4/1 4/4 4/7

4/7 W 9 4 *at VMI 4/8 W 21 14 *at VMI 4/10 L 4 5 at Georgia Tech 4/11 L 6 12 at Georgia Tech 4/13 W 2 1 *at Charleston 4/14 L 4 10 *at Charleston 4/15 W 13 10 *at Charleston 4/17 W 5 4 Mercer 3 *East Tennessee 4/20 W (10) 4 St 4/21 W 10 6 *East Tennessee St 4/22 W 12 10 *East Tennessee St 4/24 W 7 2 at Mercer 4/25 W 6 5 Georgia State 4/27 W 5 3 *at UNC Greensboro 4/28 W 9 3 *at UNC Greensboro 4/29 L 6 8 *at UNC Greensboro 5/4 W 17 11 New York Tech 5/5 W 4 3 New York Tech 5/6 W 16 11 New York Tech 5/9 W 11 10 at Jacksonville 5/11 W 11 1 *Wofford 5/12 W 10 2 *Wofford 5/12 W (10) 9 8 *Wofford 5/16 W 10 2 #Charleston 5/17 W 10 7 #UNC Greensboro 5/18 L 2 3 #The Citadel 5/19 L 0 4 #UNC Greensboro 5/25 W 4 3 %Georgia 5/26 L 3 12 %Coastal Carolina 10 %Georgia 5/26 L (11) 9 * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.; % - NCAA Athens Regional

THE PROGRAM

3/12 W 7 6 *at Davidson 3/14 L 3 7 at Stetson 3/15 W 9 5 at Stetson 3/18 L 1 3 at Coast Carolina 3/19 L 3 4 at Coast Carolina 3/22 W 29 3 Florida A&M 3/23 W 10 8 Florida A&M 3/25 W 21 8 *at E. Tennessee St 3/25 W 6 4 *at E. Tennessee St 3/26 W 9 3 *at E. Tennessee St 3/28 L 5 16 Jacksonville 3/31 W 9 5 *Charleston 4/1 L 6 7 *Charleston 4/2 W 13 5 *Charleston 4/5 W 13 9 at Georgia State 4/5 W 11 1 at Georgia State 4/8 W 18 5 *at Wofford 4/9 W 4 0 *at Wofford 4/9 W 10 2 *at Wofford 6 Winthrop 4/11 L (12) 4 6 *The Citadel 4/15 W (10) 7 4/15 W 9 8 *The Citadel 4/16 W 8 3 *The Citadel 4/18 L 5 17 at Georgia Tech 4/19 L 8 22 at Georgia Tech 4/22 L 6 8 *at Furman 4/22 W 4 3 *at Furman 4/23 L 3 5 *at Furman 4/25 W 8 0 Mercer 4/26 W 11 0 Mercer 4/29 W 10 8 *at Appalachian St 4/29 W 10 5 *at Appalachian St 4/30 L 10 13 *at Appalachian St 5/2 L 1 3 at Winthrop 5/6 W 8 7 *Western Carolina 5/6 W 6 5 *Western Carolina 5/7 W (10) 6 5 *Western Carolina 5/11 W 6 2 *UNC Greensboro 5/12 W 6 5 *UNC Greensboro 6 *UNC Greensboro 5/13 L (10) 5 1 #Appalachian St. 5/17 W (13) 2 5/18 W 5 3 #Furman 3 #The Citadel 5/19 W (10) 5 5/20 W 3 0 #Furman 5/26 L 9 11 %Georgia Tech 5/27 L 5 11 %Auburn * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.; % - NCAA Atlanta Regional

THE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY

Date 2/12 2/13 2/15 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/26 2/27 3/1 3/4 3/5 3/6 3/9 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/15 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/25 3/26 3/29 3/30 4/2 4/2 4/3 4/12 4/9 4/9 4/10 4/12 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/20 4/23 4/23 4/24 4/27 4/29 5/1 5/1 5/7

W/L GSU L 6 L 6 L 0 L 5 W 9 W 6 W 4 L (10) 4 L 1 W 13 W 14 W 8 L 6 W 4 W 17 W 21 W 9 W 14 W 5 W 7 W 7 W 6 W 10 W 7 W 8 W 12 W 12 L 4 W (10) 6 L 6 L 3 W 2 W 5 W 8 L 6 W 22 W 17 L 6 W 8 W 8 L 2 L 9 L 4 W 27

Opponent 10 Georgia Tech 13 Georgia Tech 8 at Jacksonville 10 Geo. Washington 8 Geo. Washington 3 Geo. Washington 1 at Georgia 7 at Georgia 9 at Georgia Tech 1 Buffalo 6 Buffalo 5 Buffalo 17 at Georgia Tech 3 *Davidson 8 *Davidson 10 *Davidson 4 Georgia 8 *at E. Tennessee St 1 *at E. Tennessee St 6 *at E. Tennessee St 3 *Furman 3 *Furman 4 Georgia State 6 Georgia State 7 Gardner-Webb 4 Gardner-Webb 11 Gardner-Webb 14 Mercer 4 *at UNC Greensboro 8 *at UNC Greensboro 4 *at UNC Greensboro 1 at Mercer 4 *Elon 1 *Elon 7 *Elon 4 Chrlstn Southern 5 *at W. Carolina 11 *at W. Carolina 1 *at W. Carolina 7 Jacksonville 4 *Wofford 19 *Wofford 5 *Wofford 5 *at Appalachian St

EAGLE HISTORY

OPPONENTS

2008 STATISTICS MEET THE EAGLES COACHING STAFF

2005 (38-22)

Brent Stephens tied a SoCon Tournament and GS record hitting three doubles in an opening round game in 2005. He received a postgraduate academic scholarship from the Southern Conference.

5/8 W 7 1 *at Appalachian St 5/9 W 15 1 *at Appalachian St 5/10 W 8 3 at Georgia State 5/11 L 4 10 at Georgia State 5/12 L 8 9 *Charleston 5/13 W 7 6 *Charleston 5/14 L 1 14 *Charleston 5/17 W 6 3 Florida Atlantic 5/19 W 8 5 *at The Citadel 5/21 L 4 9 *at The Citadel 5/21 L 2 4 *at The Citadel 5/25 W 7 3 #E. Tennessee St 5/26 W 7 2 #Western Carolina 5/27 L 1 4 #Furman 5/28 W 11 5 #Charleston 5/28 L 4 5 #Furman * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament in Charleston, S.C.

2006 (31-27) Date W/L GSU Opponent 2/4 L 2 7 North Florida 2/5 W 11 3 North Florida 2/7 L 5 10 at Jacksonville 2/11 L 9 13 Georgia Tech 2/12 L 7 15 Georgia Tech 2/17 W 12 5 Saint Joseph’s 2/17 W 23 1 Saint Joseph’s 2/18 W 4 3 Saint Joseph’s 2/21 L 2 5 Jacksonville 2/24 W 8 1 Marshall 2/26 W 4 0 Marshall 2/26 W 11 8 Marshall 3/1 W 8 3 at Mercer 3/3 L 4 6 +LeMoyne 3 +Michigan 3/4 W (10) 4 3/5 L 3 10 +UNC Asheville 3/11 L 8 9 at South Alabama 3/12 L 13 17 vs. Coastal Carolina 3/12 L 4 15 at South Alabama 3/14 L 10 14 at Troy 3/15 L 2 6 at Troy 3/21 W 10 1 Coppin State 3/22 W 18 3 Coppin State 3/24 W 5 4 *The Citadel 3/25 W 5 4 *The Citadel 3/26 L 3 10 *The Citadel 3/ 3/29 L 4 7 Coastal Carolina 3/ 3/31 L 0 6 *at Davidson 4/ 4/1 W 13 11 *at Davidson 4/ 4/2 W 4 3 *at Davidson 4/ 4/4 W 19 7 at Georgia Tech 4/ 4/5 L 4 7 at Georgia Tech 4/ 4/7 W 17 0 *Western Carolina 4/ 4/9 W 7 1 *Western Carolina 4/ 4/9 L 2 4 *Western Carolina 4/ 4/11 W 7 3 Mercer 4/ 4/13 W 9 7 *at Furman 4/ 4/14 L 3 14 *at Furman 4/ 4/15 L 7 9 *at Furman 4/ 4/21 W 4 0 *UNC Greensboro 4/ 4/22 W 12 5 *UNC Greensboro 4/ 4/23 W 9 8 *UNC Greensboro 4/ 4/25 W 7 5 at Georgia State 4/ 4/28 W 4 3 *at Elon 4/ 4/29 L 6 7 *at Elon 4/ 4/30 L 6 24 *at Elon 5/ 4 *at Charleston 5/6 W (10) 5 5/ 5/8 L 2 5 *at Charleston 5/ 5/8 L 1 4 *at Charleston 5/ 5/12 W 4 1 *Appalachian State 5/ 5/13 W 8 6 *Appalachian State 5/ 5/14 L 7 12 *Appalachian State 5/ 5/18 W 15 6 *at Wofford 5/ 5/19 W 13 10 *at Wofford 5/ 5/20 L 10 11 *at Wofford 5/24 L 3 6 #The Citadel 5/25 W 5 2 #Appalachian St 5/26 L 3 13 #Western Carolina + - GSU Invitational; * - Southern Conference; # - SoCon Tournament (Charleston, S.C.)

2007 (34-28) Date W/L GSU Opponent 2/1 W 13 11 at Hawai’i 2/2 L 3 5 at Hawai’i 2/3 L 1 2 at Hawai’i 2/10 W 11 4 Georgia Tech 2/11 W 9 6 Georgia Tech 2/13 W 10 6 at Jacksonville 2/14 W 13 9 at North Florida 2/16 W 34 1 New Jersey Tech 2/17 W 5 4 New Jersey Tech 2/18 W 17 2 New Jersey Tech 2/20 L 5 7 at Kennesaw State 2/23 L 1 7 %Southern Miss 2/24 L 10 16 %Troy 2/24 L 1 5 %Indiana 2/28 W 12 7 Jacksonville 3/2 W 9 2 &Brown 3/3 W 16 9 &Brown 3/4 L 4 7 &Kennesaw State 3/9 W 3 1 !Ball State 3/10 W 7 6 !Bethune-Cookman 3/11 L 2 6 !at Coastal Carolina 3/14 L 0 3 at Clemson 3/16 W 9 1 Lipscomb 3/17 W 10 6 Lipscomb 3/18 W 6 2 Lipscomb 3/23 L 1 8 *Furman 3/24 L 3 9 *Furman 3/25 L 1 6 *Furman 3/27 L 2 10 at Georgia Tech 3/28 L 2 6 at Georgia Tech 3/30 L 0 2 *at UNC Greensboro 3/31 L 6 7 *at UNC Greensboro 4/1 W 9 2 *at UNC Greensboro 4/6 L 4 5 *Elon 4/7 L 3 4 *Elon 4/8 W 8 7 *Elon 4/10 W 5 4 North Florida 4/13 L 6 19 *Charleston 4/14 W 10 7 *Charleston 4/15 L 9 14 *Charleston 4/17 L 5 12 at Mercer 4/20 L 4 10 *at Appalachian State 4/21 W 3 2 *at Appalachian State 4/22 W 16 10 *at Appalachian State 4/24 W 9 4 Georgia State 4/25 W 13 9 Georgia State 4/27 W 10 9 *Wofford 4/28 W 12 1 *Wofford 4/29 W 16 9 *Wofford 5/4 W 6 2 *Davidson 5/5 W 9 8 *Davidson 5/6 W 2 0 *Davidson 5/11 L 1 9 *at The Citadel 5/12 L 3 8 *at The Citadel 5/13 W 17 4 *at The Citadel 5/15 W 4 3 Mercer 5/17 L 1 4 *at Western Carolina 5/18 L 3 8 *at Western Carolina 5/19 W 5 2 *at Western Carolina 5/23 L 7 14 $Elon 5/24 W 6 5 $Western Carolina 5/25 L 6 8 $UNC Greensboro * - Southern Conference game; % - Wiregrass Classic (Dothan, AL); & - Eagle Invitational (Statesboro, GA); !-Myrtle Beach Hyundai Isuzu Classic (Conway, S.C.); $- Southern ConferenceTournament (Charleston, S.C.)

3/8 3/9 3/11 3/12 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/28 3/29 3/30 4/1 4/2 4/4 4/6 4/8 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/16 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/25 4/27 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/9 5/10 5/13 5/16 5/17 5/21 5/22 5/23

W 12 W (10) 3 L 3 W 11 W 17 L 5 W 26 L 3 W 22 W 17 W 19 W 13 W 15 W 15 L 4 L 6 W 3 L 6 L 6 L 10 L 8 W 12 W 13 L 3 L 3 L 8 W 10 W 20 L 6 W 17 W (11) 6 W 15 W 12 W 19 W 17 W 17 L 8 W 6 L 4 W 14 W 20 W 10 L 4 L 2 W 6 L 5 W 21 L 5 L 9

3 2 9 8 8 8 8 11 8 2 10 12 12 9 5 7 1 7 9 11 12 6 7 5 5 14 4 2 7 4 4 5 6 12 7 13 12 5 6 2 6 9 9 10 3 6 9 16 12

#Michigan #Pittsburgh #at East Carolina USC Upstate USC Upstate Columbia Columbia Columbia Columbia at Mercer *Western Carolina *Western Carolina *Western Carolina *at Charleston *at Charleston *at Charleston at North Florida Kennesaw State *at Elon *at Elon *at Elon Jacksonville *Appalachian State *Appalachian State *Appalachian State Georgia Tech *at Davidson *at Davidson *at Davidson North Florida at Kennesaw State *at Wofford *at Wofford *at Wofford Jacksonville *The Citadel *The Citadel *The Citadel Mercer *UNC Greensboro *UNC Greensboro *UNC Greensboro at Jacksonville *at Furman *at Furman *at Furman $UNC Greensboro $Elon $UNC Greensboro

# - Keith LeClair Classic (Greenville, NC) * - Southern Conference game $ - Southern Conference Tournament (Charleston, S.C.)

2008 (33-25) Date W/L GSU 2/23 L 7 L 7 2/24 W 18 2/26 L 2 2/27 L (10) 0 2/29 W 13 3/1 W 14 3/2 W 11 3/4 L 7

Opponent 11 Boston College 14 Boston College 6 Boston College 11 at Georgia Tech 1 at Georgia Tech 12 Towson 8 Towson 5 Towson 10 at Bethune-Cookman

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Jeremiah Parker scored the winning run against The Citadel in game three. He tied three SoCon Tournament records in the 21-9 first round win over UNCG.